Aetobatus narinari
Features: 1: Numerous white spots and circular markings over
dark back. White underside. Pronounced head with flattened, tapered snout.
Long thin tail with one to five venomous spines at base.
* size refers to wing-tip to wing-tip. Specimin above appeared to be about
6 feet across.
Size: 4 - 6 1/2 feet; max 8 feet;
Depth: 6-80 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 293; plate 62;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 460-461; plate 461;
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