Sicklefin Devil Ray
Mobula tarapacana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–1896 m
- Max size: 3.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A wide ranging devil ray that swims the open ocean and coastal waters alike, spanning more than three metres across its wingtips. It cruises alone or in loose groups, filtering planktonic crustaceans and small fishes, and bears just a single pup at a time, which leaves it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Mobulidae › Mobula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105859.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sicklefin Devil Ray live?
- The Sicklefin Devil Ray (Mobula tarapacana) is typically found at 0–1896 m.
- Is the Sicklefin Devil Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Sicklefin Devil Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sicklefin Devil Ray get?
- The Sicklefin Devil Ray grows to about 3.3 m.