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Reef manta ray

Distribution : Red Sea, Indian Ocean and tropical western and central Pacific.

Reef mantas move between feeding areas and cleaning stations. They often use the upper 40 metres, while tracking studies have recorded dives reaching 672 metres.

Habitat of Reef manta ray Habitat
Open water, Coral reef
Depth range of Reef manta ray Depth
0-672 m
Biological group of Reef manta ray Group
Ecological role of Reef manta ray Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Broad pectoral fins form the disc, and two cephalic lobes flank the mouth. The pale, spotted underside is used for photo-identification. The relevant size measurement is wingspan, reaching about 5.5 m, rather than an ordinary fish body length.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It uses coastal and island habitats while also making deep excursions. Feeding aggregations and cleaning stations are particular parts of its activity. Its natural range includes the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Its food is zooplankton, including small crustaceans. Cephalic lobes help channel water towards the mouth. Its large size does not make it a predator of the anemonefish or other reef fishes shown in the film.

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