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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Manta birostris

Endangered ↓

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

5.0 m

Weight

1.4 t

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

La manta raya gigante oceánica (Manta birostris) es la especie de raya más grande, con una envergadura de hasta 7 metros. Son animales filtradores que se alimentan de plancton.

Fun Facts

✨ They have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish.
✨ Each manta has unique spot patterns on its belly.
✨ They can jump completely out of the water.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Australia, Ecuador, Maldives, Mexico, and Mozambique. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇦🇺 Australia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇽 Mexico

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Family

Rhincodontidae (Whale Sharks)

Genus

Rhincodon (Whale Sharks)

Species

Manta birostris (Giant Oceanic Manta Ray)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Oceanic Manta Ray?

The scientific name of Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is Manta birostris. It belongs to the genus Rhincodon.

What is the conservation status of Giant Oceanic Manta Ray?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Giant Oceanic Manta Ray live?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is found in Distributed across Australia, Ecuador, Maldives, Mexico, and Mozambique. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Ecuador, Maldives, Mexico, Mozambique.

What family does Giant Oceanic Manta Ray belong to?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) belongs to the genus Rhincodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhincodontidae.

What does Giant Oceanic Manta Ray eat?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Giant Oceanic Manta Ray live?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

Is Giant Oceanic Manta Ray endangered?

Yes, Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Giant Oceanic Manta Ray belong to?

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).