Bentfin Devil Ray
Mobula thurstoni
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
The bentfin devil ray swims through coastal and oceanic water, alone or in small groups, filtering small shrimp like crustaceans from the plankton. Spanning over two metres across its wings, it bears live young and is caught for its valuable gill plates, which has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Mobulidae › Mobula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217430.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bentfin Devil Ray live?
- The Bentfin Devil Ray (Mobula thurstoni) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Bentfin Devil Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Bentfin Devil Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bentfin Devil Ray get?
- The Bentfin Devil Ray grows to about 2.2 m.