Myliobatis aquila (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common eagle ray

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Rajiformes \| Myliobatidae \| Myliobatinae
Synonyms	Raja aquila, Leiobatus aquila, Myliobatis cervus, ... more
Common names	Aigle commun, Aguila marina, Spotted eagle ray, ... more

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Main reference

McEachran, J.D. and B. Séret. 1990. (Ref. 4440)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : McEachran, John | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 183 cm WD male/unsexed; (Ref. 4440); max. published weight: 14.5 kg (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 300 m (Ref. 4440)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 54°N - 35°S, 19°W - 36°E

Eastern Atlantic: Madeira, Morocco and the Canary Islands north to the western coasts of Ireland and British Isles and the southwestern North Sea, south to Natal, South Africa. Also throughout the Mediterranean.
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Short description

A plain eagleray with a short, rounded snout; disc with broadly angular corners, and upper or lower jaw usually with 7 rows of plate-like teeth (Ref. 5578). Brown or blackish dorsally, white ventrally (Ref. 5578). No caudal fin (Ref. 5578).

Found in shallow lagoons (Ref. 3965), bays and estuaries; also offshore down to at least 95 m (Ref. 5578). Often found in groups (Ref. 5578). Feeds on benthic crustaceans, mollusks and fish. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Gestation period of 6-8 months, the females give birth to 3-7 young (Ref. 35388). Caught by shore and ski-boat anglers, usually released after capture (Ref. 5578). Flesh is highly esteemed (Ref. 3965).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=3)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (59 of 100)	High

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