Manta Ray
OrderMyliobatiformes
FamilyMobulidae
HabitatTropical Oceans
RangeTropical waters
Max Length700 cm
Max Weight3000 kg
DietFilter feeder
About the Manta Ray
Wingspan up to 7 meters. Have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish. Recognize themselves in mirrors — one of few fish with self-awareness. Visit cleaning stations where small fish remove parasites. Gentle and curious around divers. Give birth to one pup every 2-3 years.