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!