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Reef Manta Ray

3-5.5 Meter
40+ Jahre
Gefährdet
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Reef Manta Ray

The reef manta ray is the smaller of the two manta species, with a wingspan up to 5.5 metres. Found at coral reef cleaning stations where small fish remove parasites, reef mantas are resident species that stay in relatively localized areas. Each individual has a unique belly pattern used for identification. They are remarkably intelligent with the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish.

Größe

3-5.5 Meter (Flügelspannweite)

Gewicht

300-700 kg

Lebenserwartung

40+ Jahre

Status

Gefährdet

Wo man sie findet

Beste Tauchorte

Malediven (hanifaru Bay)Yap, MikronesienKomodo, IndonesienRaja Ampat, IndonesienGreat Barrier Reef, AustralienFidschiPhilippinen (cebu)Nusa Penida, BaliMosambik (tofo)Alor, Indonesien

Tauchtipps

Reef mantas visit cleaning stations predictably. Arrive early, position yourself near the station, and stay still. They often make repeated passes and may hover directly overhead for minutes at a time. Never touch or obstruct their path to the cleaning station.

Beste Saison

Year-round in the Maldives; varies by location

Lebensraum

Coastal tropical waters, coral reef cleaning stations, and feeding areas in the Indo-Pacific

Ernährung

Zooplankton filtered through specialized gill rakers
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Fun Facts

1

Reef mantas can be individually identified by their unique belly markings — like fingerprints

2

They visit the same cleaning stations daily, forming relationships with specific cleaner fish

3

Their brain-to-body ratio is the highest of any cold-blooded fish

4

Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives hosts the world's largest known feeding aggregation with up to 200 reef mantas

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