Manta Ray facts: possibly dragons?? | Animal Fact Files

Manta ray is the common name for a few different ray species. Originally they were classified in their own genus, Manta, but that has seen been changed so that manta rays are classified with devil rays in the Mobula genus, so this episode will discuss the approximately dozen Mobula ray species. Of course, most the information here is about manta rays because devil rays are much more shy! These large fish can be found in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. Manta rays are extremely intelligent and love interacting with divers. They've even been known to recognize themselves in a mirror! Devil and manta rays are filter feeders and must continuously move in order to obtain oxygen. The cephalic fins on their heads may be unfurled while eating in order to funnel food into their mouths, but they'll roll these up when not eating!

Scientific Name: Genus - Mobula
Range: tropical and temperate ocean waters worldwide
Size: less than 3 feet to more than 23 feet (1-7m)
Diet: planktonic organisms
Lifespan: 15 to 30+ years

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[human_isomer]

To me, those fish are still a little mysterious, but they're really majestic in their movements and their way to fly under water.

[Col]

Majestic creatures, don't you think?
Thanks for the video!

[keatonblackman]

Manta rays are so cool and they're also filter feeders and a long time ago people thought of them as flying devil fish

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Next: Bonobo.

I know people are confused with Bonobo & Chimps. But their both the same in their genus "Pan".

[rvaem]

Hey, could you do a video on earwigs? They are my favourite insects and I'd love to know more about them! Thanks!

[BehlStudios]

Can you do about my favourite species birds probably some sea birds or predator birds

[BehlStudios]

I love sea animals can you do more especially about orcas

[TheBluePhoenix]

I thought it was wearing an astronaut helmet lol. Always love your vids!

[tracybowling]

Don't you feel like they are the birds of the ocean? Sort of.

[Norwyn]

Manta rays are so fascinating and majestic!

Just a small notion: As far as I know the animals with the largest brain to body size ratio are mormyridae, especially the species Gnathonemus petersii (also known as longnose elephantfish).