amazing facts about manta rays

Scribbled Underline Facts, Behavior & Diet

The word'manta' is actually Spanish for 'blanket' or 'cloak,' and the link is obvious.

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Mantas must swim constantly in order to survive; forward movement flushes water over their gills.

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Manta rays give birth to small manta pups every other year, which are conveniently coiled up like little burritos.

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Manta rays have the highest ratio of brain to body weight of any living fish.

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Manta rays have been seen leaping from the ocean like flying pizzas.

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Manta rays, like leopard sharks, can be distinguished by the dots on the underside of their bodies.

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The manta ray and the devil ray are sometimes confused, however they are two distinct species.

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A fully developed marine manta ray has wingspan of up to 7 metres and can weigh up to two tonnes.

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