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Manta Ray

Scientific Name:

Mobula birostris (giant oceanic manta ray) or Mobula alfredi (reef manta ray)




Family:

Mobulidae




Genus:

Mobula




Species:

Birostris (giant oceanic manta ray) or Alfredi (reef manta ray)




Habitat:

Warm, tropical waters near coastlines (giant oceanic manta ray) or open ocean (reef manta ray)




Diet:

Plankton, krill, shrimp, and baby crabs




Behavior:

Swims near the surface at day and swims deeper underwater at night