Manta ray

Rays and Skates

Manta rays are large rays in the genus Mobula, with three known species: M. birostris, M. yarae, and M. alfredi. They live in warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical waters and feed by filtering zooplankton. Mantas have triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins, and forward-facing mouths. M. birostris and M. alfredi are listed as vulnerable, facing threats from pollution, fishing-net entanglement, and harvesting for gill rakers.

Genus: Mobula
Known species: Three
Feeding method: Filter feeding on zooplankton

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Article: Manta ray (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q1536199
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