Shortfin Devil Ray
Mobula kuhlii (Müller & Henle, 1841)
Endangered- Maximum length
- 1.2 m
Meet the Shortfin Devil Ray
The Shortfin Devil Ray is characterised by its small size, relatively short cephalic fins, and captivating acrobatic displays as it gracefully glides through the ocean.
- What they eat
- Swarms of mysid shrimps or larval fish fry.
How big do they get?
Shortfin Devil Ray · 1.2 m
Human diver · 1.8 m
Where they live
Distribution
Western Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to Northeast Australia.
Habitat
Pelagic, coastal or inshore
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
Endangered
Global
