Devil Ray [Mobula hypostoma]
Description
Divers may spot the Devil Ray gliding in open water, often sweeping past with slow, powerful wingbeats. Its broad, flat body and distinctive silhouette make it look almost prehistoric as it cruises just above the seafloor or along sandy channels.
Where To See Devil Ray
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Manta Rays
Mobulidae
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| Genus |
Mobula
Mobula
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