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Manta ray - Wikipedia Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula (formerly its own genus Manta) The larger species, M birostris, reaches 7 m (23 ft) in width, while the smaller, M alfredi, reaches 5 5 m (18 ft) Both have triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and large, forward-facing mouths
10 Fascinating Manta Ray Facts - PADI Blog Are you mad about mantas? Then you need to brush up on your manta ray facts! A manta ray sighting is one of the most breathtaking experiences a diver can have Watching such an enormous creature glide through the water with such grace and effortlessness, it’s easy to fall under the manta’s spell
you ever wanted to know - Manta Ray Advocates Hawaii There are two types of mantas: reef mantas (mobula alfredi) and pelagic manta rays (mobula birostris) The latter is also called “giant manta ray” or “oceanic manta ray”, or sometimes “the great manta ray”
Giant Manta Ray | NOAA Fisheries Giant manta rays are slow-growing, migratory animals with small, highly fragmented populations that are sparsely distributed across the world The main threat to the giant manta ray is commercial fishing, with the species both targeted and caught as bycatch in a number of global fisheries throughout its range
Manta Ray - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Manta rays, also known as “devil rays,” or “devilfish,” are large members of the eagle ray family Those nicknames come from the horn-shaped fins on their face, called “cephalic fins ” The curved cephalic fins give a devil horn-like appearance to the rays
Manta Ray | National Geographic “Manta” means blanket or cloak in Spanish, describing the look of the animals’ large, flat, diamond-shaped bodies, which are characterized by triangular pectoral fins Manta rays have two
Just How Big Is a Manta Ray, and Are They Dangerous? Just How Big Is a Manta Ray, and Are They Dangerous? A marine researcher shares his favorite experiences with manta rays Learn about their characteristics, habitats and the conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures Giant manta ray (Credit: Shairaa Shutterstock) Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Giant Manta Ray | Oceana Giant manta rays are found worldwide in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters and are commonly seen offshore, in oceanic waters, and near productive coastlines Giant mantas are known to undergo long migrations and may visit colder waters for short periods of the year
Save the Mantas - Worlds Largest Winged Creatures From the urban mantas of Florida to the introverted whale sharks of Tanzania, MMF scientists and their wonderful collaborators have been making new discoveries across the world
What are mobulids? | Manta Devil ray ecology and biology - Manta Trust Manta and devil rays, known collectively as mobulids, are some of the most beautiful, fascinating and enigmatic creatures in our oceans Close relatives of all sharks and rays, these cartilaginous, filter-feeding fish range throughout the tropical and sub-tropical oceans of the world