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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]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's fisheries division is trying to get a better count of population sizes and the distribution of giant manta rays in the Atlantic, including ...
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 ...
The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a marine biology research and conservation nonprofit known for discovering, researching, and protecting large marine animals including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whales, and dugongs. Whale Sharks are the World's Biggest Fish Giant Manta Ray
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 ...
Since 2018 they also keep giant oceanic manta ray. [38] This species and the reef manta ray were only recognized as separate species in 2009; they were both classified as Manta birostris until then. [39] [40] [41] The world's first birth of a manta ray in captivity was at the aquarium in 2007. By the time the mother died in 2013, seven puppies ...