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Manta

Mobula mobular

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Mobula
Species
Mobula mobular (Manta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Manta
French Diable de mer
German Atlantischer Teufelsrochen
Portuguese Diabo-do-mar
Arabic شيطان البحر العملاق
Turkish Kulaklı folya

Similar Species in Mobula

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Chupa sangre
Mobula thurstoni
Endangered
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Diablo
Mobula hypostoma
Endangered
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Diablo gigante de Guinea
Mobula tarapacana
Endangered
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Diabolo manta
Mobula munkiana
Vulnerable
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Manta
Mobula birostris
Endangered
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Manta arpón
Mobula japanica
Not Evaluated
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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
Endangered
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Lesser devilray
Mobula kuhlii
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Manta?
The scientific name of Manta is Mobula mobular. It belongs to the genus Mobula.
What is the conservation status of Manta?
Manta (Mobula mobular) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Manta live?
Manta is found in Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Manta belong to?
Manta (Mobula mobular) belongs to the genus Mobula, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
Is Manta endangered?
Yes, Manta (Mobula mobular) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Manta belong to?
Manta (Mobula mobular) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Manta?
The closest relatives of Manta in the genus Mobula include Chupa sangre, Diablo, Diablo gigante de Guinea, Diabolo manta, Manta.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mobula — 10 Species

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Chupa sangre
Mobula thurstoni
EN 🐾
Diablo
Mobula hypostoma
EN 🐾
Diablo gigante de Guinea
Mobula tarapacana
EN 🐾
Diabolo manta
Mobula munkiana
VU 🐾
Manta
Mobula birostris
EN
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Manta
Mobula mobular
EN
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Manta arpón
Mobula japanica
NE 🐾
Lesser devilray
Mobula kuhlii
EN 🐾
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
EN 🐾
Alfred manta
Mobula alfredi
VU
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