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Manta Rays (Mobulidae sp.)

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LENGTH: 1-8m

FAMILY: Myliobatidae

  • Mobulidae (manta rays and devilfishes) are a family
    of rays consisting mostly of large pelagic species

  • Cartilaginous fishes, distinguished by their flattened bodies, enlarged pectoral fins that are fused to the head, and gill slits that are placed on their ventral surfaces

  • Manta rays do not have a stinger or barb on their tail, while most Stingrays do

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