Aetobatus

Aetobatus is a genus of eagle rays native to the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. It was formerly placed in Myliobatidae, but is now placed in its own family Aetobatidae based on salient differences from myliobatids, especially the pectoral fins joining the head at the level of the eyes.

Species
There are currently either 3 or 5 recognized extant species in this genus depending on the status of A. narinari:

There are also 6 extinct species (only known from fossil remains) placed in this genus:
 * †Aetobatus arcuatus Agassiz 1843
 * †Aetobatus cappettai Antunes & Balbino 2006
 * †Aetobatus irregularis Agassiz 1843
 * †Aetobatus punctatus Miller 1876
 * †Aetobatus poeyi Fernández de Castro 1873
 * †Aetobatus sinhaleyus Deraniyagala 1937