Sealife guideThe Mobulidae familyThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
The Mobulidae family includes manta rays and devil rays, some of the largest rays in the world. They are characterized by their broad, wing-like pectoral fins, forward-facing cephalic lobes, and their filter-feeding behavior, which allows them to consume plankton. Mostly pelagic, these species live in open water and are capable of traveling long distances
Giant manta (Mobula birostris)
Giant manta
(Mobula birostris)
Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi)
Reef manta ray
(Mobula alfredi)

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