manta ray

Definition of manta ray

n.1.An extremely large pelagic tropical ray of the family Mobulidae, that feeds on plankton and small fishes. It is usually harmless but its size (up to 20 feet across and up to a ton in weight) make it dangerous if harpooned. Called also manta, sea devil and devilfish. See also Cephaloptera and Sea devil.

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Atlantic manta, devil ray, devilfish, family Mobulidae, manta, Manta birostris, Mobula hypostoma, Mobulidae, ray
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