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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 ]
A pink manta ray has been observed in Australia's Great Barrier Reef and scientists believe this could be due to a genetic mutation causing erythrism. [24] The fish, spotted near Lady Elliot Island, is the world's only known pink manta ray. [25] [26] M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings
The manta ray, here seen at Hin Daeng, Thailand, is the largest ray. Both the largest species of this order and the largest of all rays is the giant oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris). This peaceful leviathan can reach a size of 3,000 kg (6,600 lb), a "disk" width of 9.1 m (30 ft) and a total length of 5 m (16 ft). [44]
"Several of these efforts have been in partnership with the Florida Manta project, advancing our understanding of this unique species," said Calusa Horn, NOAA's southeast region giant manta ray ...
An enormous manta ray was filmed repeatedly approaching snorkelers for help after it had gotten fishhooks caught under its eye. Massive manta ray filmed seeking help from snorkelers in Australia ...
Manta birostris: Giant manta ray: decreasing Endangered [1] [136] Stingray: Mobula mobular: Giant devil ray: decreasing Endangered [137] [138] Stingray: Mobula rochebrunei: Lesser Guinean devil ray: unknown Vulnerable [139] [140] Electric ray: Narcine brevilabiata: Shortlip electric ray: unknown Vulnerable [141] [142] Electric ray: Narke ...
The US has tested a futuristic “manta-ray” style underwater drone that could one day be used for long-distance missions around the world.. The Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle ...
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