Mobula birostris

Rays

  • Manta ray
  • Mantarochen
  • Raie manta
  • Manta raya
  • Manta

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 120 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 700 cm
  • Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!