eagle ray

[ ee-guhl rey ]

noun

1. any of several rays of the family Myliobatidae, found in tropical seas and noted for the soaring movements by which they propel themselves through the water: Myliobatis aquila common eagle ray, threatened from intensive fishing in the Mediterranean, is classified as data deficient because its relatively unthreatened populations in the southeastern Atlantic Ocean may be a different species.

eagle ray

noun

1. any of various rays of the family Myliobatidae, related to the stingrays but having narrower pectoral fins and a projecting snout with heavily browed eyes

Word History and Origins

Origin of eagle ray¹

First recorded in 1855–60