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Giant Manta Ray

Mobula birostris

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Illustration of Giant Manta Ray (Mobula birostris)
Safety note: Harmless and gentle. Do not touch, chase, or ride one, as contact harms their protective mucus.

The largest ray in the world, with a wingspan that can top 20 feet. Despite its size it is a graceful, harmless filter feeder that soars through the water and often somersaults while feeding on plankton.

Habitat
Open and coastal tropical and subtropical waters.
Diet
Plankton and tiny fish filtered from the water.
How common
Rare

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