Mobula birostris

Oceanic Manta Ray

5-7+ metriä
40-50 vuotta
Erittäin uhanalainen
Tietoa

Oceanic Manta Ray

The oceanic manta ray is the largest ray species on Earth, reaching wingspans of over 7 metres and weighing up to 2 tonnes. Unlike their reef-dwelling cousins, oceanic mantas undertake long-distance migrations across open ocean, following plankton blooms and seasonal currents. Their sheer size and graceful swimming make every encounter a life-changing experience for divers.

Koko

5-7+ metriä (siipien kärkiväli)

Paino

1,000-2,000 kg

Elinikä

40-50 vuotta

Suojelutila

Erittäin uhanalainen

Missä niitä löytää

Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Socorrosaaret, MeksikoMalediivitGalápagossaaretKomodo, IndonesiaYap, MikronesiaAzorit, PortugaliThaimaa (similan Islands)Isla De La Plata, EcuadorMosambikHavaiji

Sukellusvinkit

Oceanic mantas are less predictable than reef mantas. At Socorro, they often approach divers closely — remain still on rocky substrate and they may hover directly above you. Never chase or touch them. Their enormous size can be startling at first, but they are completely harmless.

Paras kausi

November to May at Socorro; varies by location

Elinympäristö

Open ocean (pelagic), visiting offshore seamounts, oceanic islands, and cleaning stations

Ravinto

Zooplankton, krill, and small schooling fish
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

Oceanic mantas are the largest rays on Earth, with wingspans exceeding 7 metres

2

They have been tracked migrating over 1,100 km across open ocean

3

Females give birth to a single pup after 12-13 months of gestation

4

A single oceanic manta is worth an estimated $1 million in dive tourism over its lifetime versus $500 dead

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