Giant Manta Ray
Manta birostris
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Manta birostris
Other names
Australian Devilray, Chevron Manta, Devilfish, Giant Manta, Oceanic Manta, Pacific Manta Ray, Pelagic Manta
Size
Up to 9.1 m (29 ft) DW
Weight
Over 3,000 kg (6,613 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal & offshore waters amongst coral & rocky reefs including over seamounts, offshore pinnacles & oceanic islands
Depth Range
0 - 200 m (656 ft)
