This is unusual considering their Shark cousins lack this ability. Manta Rays have been known to project “battle cries” when attacking prey. What type of vision does the Manta Ray have, and what sounds do they make? The Reef Manta has a Y shape, while the Giant Manta has a T shape. To spot the difference between species, you must pay attention to their white dorsal lines.
The visual similarity between these two species causes juvenile Giant Mantas to be often mistaken for Reef Mantas.īoth of these rays sport the colours black, dark brown, and grey-blue. Giant Manta Rays can weigh up to 3,000kgs, while Reef Mantas can weigh up to 1270kgs. The Giant Manta is the largest Ray in the ocean: with a wingspan of up to 7 meters! The Reef Manta Ray is smaller, with a maximum wingspan of 5 meters. The Manta Ray: Out of the Blue! Photo by Emma Li on What is the size, weight & colour of the Manta Ray? Additional research on our friends’ intelligence in the future will surely uncover fascinating results. Because they are so large, very few are kept in captivity, limiting observations to ocean-bound Rays. The Manta Ray is still a marvel and mystery to many scientists. Manta Rays have been observed creating mental maps of their environment through visual cues and scent! The most impressive function is their highly developed long-term memory. This gives them the same high cognitive function that can be found in Dolphins, Primates, and Elephants. Our friends are more than just a pretty face! They have been found to have the largest brain (relative to body size) out of any cold-blooded fish. Giant Manta Rays inhabit all the world’s oceans, and the Reef Manta Ray, inhabits the Indo-Pacific Ocean. There are two species of this friendly ocean dweller in the Mobulidae family. Its intricate black designs differentiate it from all others and vary depending on where it lives. The Manta Ray is a large, distinct Batoid.
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