eagle ray

[ ee-guhl rey ]

noun

1. any of several rays of the family Myliobatidae, found in tropical seas and noted for the soaring movements by which they propel themselves through the water: Myliobatis aquila common eagle ray, threatened from intensive fishing in the Mediterranean, is classified as data deficient because its relatively unthreatened populations in the southeastern Atlantic Ocean may be a different species.

eagle ray

noun

1. any of various rays of the family Myliobatidae, related to the stingrays but having narrower pectoral fins and a projecting snout with heavily browed eyes

Word History and Origins

Origin of eagle ray¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Furthermore, collecting dietary information will help to identify the prey resources that the species is interacting with and whether any of these are shared with the protected whitespotted eagle ray.

From Science Daily

A pregnant spotted eagle ray stole the show by jumping into a boat and giving birth last Friday during the 2022 Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.

From Washington Times

A few yards away, Antony Curry is in that same water up to his waist, holding a black and white striped disc while feeding the spotted eagle rays.

From Washington Times

Sharks and rays, including the more commonly sighted spotted eagle rays, are related in that their skeletons are made of pliable cartilage rather than bone.

From Washington Times

There were other animals that were hunted by white sharks, Grainger noted, including stingrays, electric rays and eagle rays.

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