Aetobatus narinari

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in public aquariums
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_shape flattened body
gptkbp:breathability buccal pumping
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color can change color slightly when stressed
gptkbp:color_scheme variable among individuals
gptkbp:color_variation depends on environment
gptkbp:coloration dark brown with white spots
gptkbp:common_name spotted eagle ray
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by IUCN
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine tourism
gptkbp:diet benthic invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator of invertebrates
gptkbp:family gptkb:Myliobatidae
gptkbp:fins large pectoral fins
small and triangular
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior benthic feeding
forages by digging in the substrate
gptkbp:genus Aetobatus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy or muddy bottoms
gptkbp:habitat_range from shallow waters to deeper areas
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Dasyatidae
gptkbp:has_pet about 30 cm at birth
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and rubbery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aetobatus narinari
gptkbp:human_interaction can be seen in snorkeling tours
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:movement flapping swimming motion
gptkbp:order gptkb:Myliobatiformes
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:related_species Aetobatus
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research field studies and tagging.
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Aetobatus_narinari
gptkbp:size up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:social_behavior may exhibit courtship displays
gptkbp:social_structure often seen alone
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_length can be longer than body
gptkbp:tail_type long and whip-like
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:ventral_side lighter in color
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spotted_eagle_ray
gptkb:The_Eagle_Ray
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7