Reef Manta Ray

Mobula Alfredi

< 500 cm
Max size
1–120 m
Depth
Rare
Rarity
Habitats

Open sea

Regions

Indian Ocean, Temperate Atlantic, Tropical Pacific

Sociability
Living in a group

About

Overview

The Reef Manta Ray is a large, iconic species of ray found throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. Known for its high degree of residency, this species typically frequents coastal areas, coral reefs, and island groups rather than the open ocean.

Distribution

Based on iNaturalist community observations

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