Mobula mobular

Rays

  • Devil ray
  • Mittelmeer-Manta
  • Diable de mer
  • Manta mobula
  • Diavolo di mare

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

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 1 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 : 350 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : - Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
  • The species is classified asEndangered
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!