Spotted Eagle Ray

Spotted eagle rays are often seen on the reefs of Playa, Cozumel and Puerto Morelos, and can be easily identified by its numerous white spots on its blue dorsal surface and distinctive head that somewhat resembles a bill. It can grow up to a maximum wingspan of 3 m (10 ft) and a mass of 230 kg (500 pounds).   It has a notably long tail in relation to other rays; the total length of a mature ray can reach 5 m. It has venomous spines on the tail, but does not pose a significant threat as it generally avoids human contact

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