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Definition of spotted eagle ray

spotted eagle ray

Plural:spotted eagle rays
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spotted eagle ray Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large cartilaginous marine fish (Aetobatus narinari) found globally in tropical coastal waters, characterized by a dark dorsal surface covered with distinctive white spots or rings, a pronounced angular head, and a long whip-like tail bearing venomous spines.

Example

"While snorkeling over the coral reef in the Caribbean, we were fortunate enough to watch a spotted eagle ray gliding gracefully through the water."

• Nearby Words

spotted bass
spotted bush snake
spotted corydoras
spotted eagle ray
spotted gar
spotted leaf-nosed snake
spotted puffer

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted eagle ray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted eagle ray
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