Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Manta birostris

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Max Depth

1000 m

Description

Manta birostris is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae, and the largest type of ray in the world. They are circumglobal and are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, but can also be found in temperate waters. Description The giant oceanic manta ray can grow to a disc size of up to 7 m (23&nbs... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Bermuda Seychelles Egypt East +143 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

blue

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(EN) Endangered

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Poisonous

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Venomous

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