spotted duckbill ray
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The spotted duckbill ray, scientifically known as Aetobatus narinari, is a species of eagle ray belonging to the family Myliobatidae. These marine rays are found in major oceans and are characterized by their enlarged, winglike pectoral fins. Spotted eagle rays can reach a wingspan of up to 2.1 meters (7 feet). They possess flat teeth adapted for crushing mollusks and crustaceans, and while they are bottom feeders, they are also known to swim near the ocean's surface and leap out of the water. Some species, including the spotted eagle ray, have a sharp, serrated spine at the base of their long, whiplike tail, which can inflict deep wounds.12
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