Bentfin Devil Ray
Mobula thurstoni (Lloyd, 1908)
Critically Endangered- Maximum length
- 1.8 m
Meet the Bentfin Devil Ray
The Bentfin Devil Ray is primarily recognised for the double curvature on its pectoral fins and graceful swimming patterns, captivating observers with its unique appearance.
- What they eat
- Highly specialised: mainly krill and other types of shrimp-like crustaceans.
How big do they get?
Bentfin Devil Ray · 1.8 m
Human diver · 1.8 m
Where they live
Distribution
Circumglobal in warm seas.
Habitat
Pelagic, mainly in coastal waters, no deeper than 100 m.
In the wild
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Recorded on a Shark Trust survey dive -
Resting on a sandy seabed -
Cruising close to the sea floor -
In the shallows at dusk -
Sheltering on the reef
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Conservation status
Critically Endangered
Global
