Spotted eagle ray in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Aetobatus narinari
Overview
A pelagic species commonly found in shallow inshore waters such as bays, estuaries, and coral reefs but may cross oceanic basins or be found at depths of around 200 feet. Often seen swimming near the water surface, occasionally leaping completely out of the water.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may no recreational fishing season calendar; non-game, imperiled, nonnative, or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
A pelagic species commonly found in shallow inshore waters such as bays, estuaries, and coral reefs but may cross oceanic basins or be found at depths of around 200 feet. Often seen swimming near the water surface, occasionally leaping completely out of the water.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
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