Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula hypostoma
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small relative of the manta, the Atlantic pygmy devil ray cruises shallow coastal water in groups, sweeping up planktonic crustaceans and small schooling fish. It swims fast and sometimes leaps clear of the surface, and it bears live young. The IUCN lists it as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Mobulidae › Mobula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158530.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray live?
- The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray (Mobula hypostoma) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray get?
- The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray grows to about 2.3 m.