Vulnerable
Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
A giant plankton-feeding ray that glides through tropical and subtropical seas.
Category
Fish
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30–50 years estimated
Size
Wingspan 3–7 m depending on species; weight can exceed 1,000 kg
Scientific Name
Mobula birostris
About Manta Ray
A giant plankton-feeding ray that glides through tropical and subtropical seas.
Fun Fact
Manta rays have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish.
Where Manta Ray Lives
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Maldives
, Indonesia
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
, Indonesia