Mobula tarapacana

Rays

  • Chilean devil ray
  • Sichelflossen-Teufelsrochen
  • Sikkelvinduivelsrog
  • Diable de mer
  • Manta diablo

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate 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 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 328 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Plankton

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
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!