Category
Elegant cartilaginous fish found over sand channels, reef drop-offs, and deeper blue-water edges.
Southern Stingray
Hypanus americanus
Commonly associated with sandy bottoms near reef edges. Sightings are memorable but should always be treated with respectful distance due to defensive tail spine risk.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
A high-value pelagic-reef edge sighting recognized by white dorsal spots and long tail. Encounters are less frequent but highly memorable for snorkelers and free-divers.
Cownose Ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
Occasional Caribbean migrant and schooling ray with distinct rounded head shape. Usually a bonus sighting rather than a guaranteed target.