Species group · Cartilaginous fish
Manta Rays
WAnimals has 2 species of manta ray, all in the family Mobulidae.
- 2 species
- 1 family
- 108 countries
- 42 parks
- Weight
- 700 kg – 3 t
- Length
- 1.4 m – 9 m
- Lifespan
- 45 years
Ranges calculated from the entries that record the figure, not from all 2.
All 2 species of manta rays on WAnimals
Each one has its own full entry. This group does not replace them: it brings them together.
Conservation status
2 especies in this group están en alguna categoría de riesgo real según la UICN.
See the global conservation statusWhere they live
Recorded in 108 countries. The ones with the most species in the group:
Where to see them
- Aldabra2 species
- Archipielago de Bazaruto2 species
- Arrecifes de Tubbataha2 species
- Bunaken2 species
- Gran Barrera de Coral2 species
- Islas Fénix2 species
- Islas Rocosas de Palau2 species
- Komodo2 species
- Ningaloo2 species
- Ras Mohammed2 species
- Sanganeb2 species
- Wadi El Gemal2 species
- Andaman Islands (Havelock)diving
- Atolón de Baa (Hanifaru Bay)diving
- Hin Daeng / Hin Muangdiving
- Islas Mergui (Black Rock)diving
- Islas Similandiving
- Kona (buceo nocturno con mantarrayas)diving
Did you know…
It has the largest brain relative to body size of any fish in the world.
From Giant Manta
It has the highest brain-to-body ratio of any known fish.
From Giant Manta
It produces just 4 to 7 pups in its entire lifetime, one of the slowest rates among sharks and rays.
From Giant Manta
The dark markings on its belly are unique to each individual and identify it like a fingerprint.
From Reef Manta Ray
In New Caledonia an individual has been recorded descending to 672 m in search of food.
From Reef Manta Ray
Its generation length is estimated at 24 years, which means a depleted population takes decades to recover.
From Reef Manta Ray