reef manta ray
| Scientific name | Mobula alfredi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Krefft |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Mobulidae |
| Genus | Mobula |
Introduction
Mobula alfredi, commonly known as reef manta ray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size500 cm
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Maximum size700 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patterntasks
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Average size500 cm
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Maximum size700 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the reef manta ray ?
The reef manta ray measures between 500 and 700 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body. The also has blanc tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The male has a visible reproductive organ called gonopod which allows him to fertilize the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietplanctophage
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The reef manta ray is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is planctophage .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The reef manta ray is a fish ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 120 m
Biotope presentation
The reef manta ray is most often found at a depth between 0m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Species of the same biotope
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