Spotted Eagle Ray

The Spotted Eagle Ray can be seen at 32 dive destinations in 9 countries. The best spots include Andros Barrier Reef (Bahamas), Bimini (Bahamas), Cozumel (Mexico), Exuma Cays (Bahamas), and Glovers Reef (Belize).

Sightings of the Spotted Eagle Ray peak at different times depending on the destination: Bimini from March to October, Cozumel from February to December, Great Blue Hole from February to October, and Galapagos Islands from March to October.

Yes. At Andros Barrier Reef, Exuma Cays, Glovers Reef, Isla Mujeres, and Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Spotted Eagle Ray is seen all year round.

In Bahamas, you can see the Spotted Eagle Ray at Andros Barrier Reef, Bimini, Exuma Cays, Tiger Beach, Long Island, and Nassau.

In Belize, you can see the Spotted Eagle Ray at Glovers Reef, Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, and Turneffe Atoll.

In Mexico, you can see the Spotted Eagle Ray at Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Baja California Sur, and Holbox.

The Spotted Eagle Ray can reach up to 3 m in length and 230 kg in weight.

The Spotted Eagle Ray is found in these habitats: coastal zone, open water, and coral reef.

The Spotted Eagle Ray lives between 1 and 80 m deep.

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

Active during daylight hours. Morning and midday dives are your best chance to see it moving and feeding.

The Spotted Eagle Ray is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.