Reef Manta Ray

Fun Facts

Diet

Despite their large body size, they feed on the tiniest organisms - plankton.

Appearance

The patterns on their underside differentiate each manta ray, just like fingerprints do for us.

Did you know?

Manta rays are named after the Spanish word "Manta", which means mantle or cloak, due to their large body sizes.

Diet

Despite their large body size, they feed on the tiniest organisms - plankton.

Appearance

The patterns on their underside differentiate each manta ray, just like fingerprints do for us.

Manta rays uncurl their cephalic lobes near their mouth to facilitate feeding!

Remoras attach themselves onto manta rays for protection and help to rid the manta rays of parasites.