Ocellated eagle ray

Appearance

Compared to the Spotted eagle ray, "A. ocellatus" has a longer tail and a longer stinging spine. The background coloration of the dorsal surface in "A. ocellatus" is dark greenish/greying to almost blackish whereas "A. narinari" is much paler, medium yellowish to brownish. Their foraging range is based on anthropogenic noises with populations structured according to ontogenetic stage.

Behavior

Compared to the Spotted eagle ray, "A. ocellatus" has a longer tail and a longer stinging spine. The background coloration of the dorsal surface in "A. ocellatus" is dark greenish/greying to almost blackish whereas "A. narinari" is much paler, medium yellowish to brownish. Their foraging range is based on anthropogenic noises with populations structured according to ontogenetic stage.

Reproduction

The ocellated eagle ray exhibits Ovoviviparity with embryos feeding on yolk initially, then receiving additional nutrients from the mother through indirect absorption of enriched uterine fluid. The gestation period lasts over 12 months and only produces a few pups.

Food

The ocellated eagle ray feeds primarily on gastropod, bivalve molluscs, crustaceans, worms, octopuses and fishes.