Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula munkiana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 2.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
The smallest of the devil rays, Munk's pygmy devil ray gathers in vast schools that sometimes leap clear of the surface in coastal and open water. It strains planktonic crustaceans and small schooling fish, and gives birth to live pups. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Mobulidae › Mobula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271482.
FAQ
- How deep does the Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray live?
- The Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray (Mobula munkiana) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray get?
- The Munk's Pygmy Devil Ray grows to about 2.2 m.