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Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula (formerly its own genus Manta). The larger species, M. birostris, reaches 7 m (23 ft) in width, while the smaller, M. alfredi, reaches 5.5 m (18 ft). Both have triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and large, forward-facing mouths.
The Mobulidae have been variously considered a subfamily of the Myliobatidae by some authors, [2][3] and a distinct family by others, but recent work favors the latter. [4] Two genera have been traditionally recognized, Manta and Mobula, but recent DNA analysis shows that Mobula as traditionally recognized is paraphyletic to manta rays, making ...
Description. The reef manta ray can grow to a disc size of up to 5 m (16 ft) but average size commonly observed is 3 to 3.5 m (11 ft). [7][10] It is dorsoventrally flattened and has large, triangular pectoral fins on either side of the disc. At the front, it has a pair of cephalic fins which are forward extensions of the pectoral fins.
The giant oceanic manta ray, giant manta ray, or oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae and the largest type of ray in the world. It is circumglobal and is typically found in tropical and subtropical waters but can also be found in temperate waters. [4] Until 2017, the species was classified in the ...
Like sharks, manta rays need to keep water running over their gills to breathe, so the grand finale is a bit short. Manta ray courtship off Florida's east coast documented in novel study that ...
Bonnaterre, 1788. Mobula is a genus of rays in the family Mobulidae that is found worldwide in tropical and warm, temperate seas. [3] Some authorities consider this to be a subfamily of the Myliobatidae (eagle rays). [4][5] Their appearance is similar to that of manta rays, which are in the same family, and based on genetic and morphological ...
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray protect the undersea realm. Sounds like it could be the title of a future Marvel movie, but in actual fact, it’s what could be the future of Pacific naval defenses.
Batoid locomotion. Batoids are a superorder of cartilaginous fish consisting of skates, rays and other fish all characterized by dorsoventrally flattened bodies and large pectoral fins fused to the head. This distinctive morphology has resulted in several unique forms of locomotion. Most Batoids exhibit median paired fin swimming, utilizing ...