Mobula munkiana

Mobula Ray

Opptil 1.1 meter
Ukjent, estimert 15-20 år
Sårbar
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Mobula Ray

Mobula rays — also known as devil rays — are smaller relatives of the giant manta ray and gather in enormous aggregations of thousands in the Sea of Cortez. The Munkiana species, endemic to the eastern Pacific, is particularly abundant around La Ventana, Cabo Pulmo, and the Espíritu Santo islands. These acrobatic rays are famous for their spectacular leaping displays, launching themselves metres out of the water in coordinated groups.

Størrelse

Opptil 1.1 meter (vingespenn)

Vekt

Opptil 12 kg

Levetid

Ukjent, estimert 15-20 år

Status

Sårbar

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

La Ventana, MexicoCabo Pulmo, MexicoEspíritu Santo Island, MexicoSea of Cortez, MexicoAzorene, PortugalGalápagos

Dykketips

Snorkelling is often the best way to experience mobula ray aggregations, as they tend to stay near the surface. Approach schools slowly and avoid splashing. They are skittish but will often circle back. Dawn and dusk offer the best chances for large aggregations. Look up — they frequently leap out of the water around you.

Beste sesong

May to November (peak June-September)

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical eastern Pacific, concentrated in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Kosthold

Zooplankton and small crustaceans
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Morsomme fakta

1

Mobula rays can leap up to 2 metres out of the water in spectacular belly-flop displays

2

Schools of up to 10,000 individuals have been documented in the Sea of Cortez

3

Scientists believe their leaping behaviour may help dislodge parasites or serve as communication

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Unlike manta rays, mobula rays have functional teeth in both jaws

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