Mobula munkiana

Mobula Ray

Upp till 1.1 meter
Okänt, uppskattat 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.

Storlek

Upp till 1.1 meter (vingspann)

Vikt

Upp till 12 kg

Livslängd

Okänt, uppskattat 15-20 år

Status

Sårbar

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

La Ventana, MexikoCabo Pulmo, MexikoEspíritu Santo Island, MexikoSea of Cortez, MexikoAzorerna, PortugalGalápagos

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

May to November (peak June-September)

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Zooplankton and small crustaceans
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Roliga 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

4

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

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