Smoothtail Mobula [Mobula thurstoni]
Description
The Smoothtail Mobula is typically seen gliding calmly, with a streamlined look that makes it appear effortless in the water. Divers may encounter it during plankton-rich conditions, where it moves in steady arcs and can be surprisingly close as it filters food.
Where To See Smoothtail Mobula
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
|
| Family |
Manta Rays
Mobulidae
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| Genus |
Mobula
Mobula
|
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