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Manta birostris classification of the manta ray: Kingdom: Animalia (animals)
Phylum: Chordata
SubPhylum: Vertebrata (vertebrates)
Class: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish)
Subclass: Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays)
Superorder: Batoidea
Order: Myliobatiformes
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle Rays),
Genus: Manta
Species: birostris
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Are manta rays big?
Yes .They are the largest of they ray species.
What is the largest type of ray?
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray The giant oceanic manta ray, giant manta ray, or oceanic manta ray, is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae, and the largest type of ray in the world. They are circumglobal and are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, but can also be found in temperate waters. Until 2017, giant mantas were classified in the genus Manta, along with the smaller reef manta. DNA testing revealed that both species are more closely related to rays of the genus Mobula than previously thought. As a result, giant mantas were renamed Mobula birostris to reflect the new classification.
What type of animal is the Manta ray?
Manta rays are the largest of the ray family. They are closely related to sharks, but these animals are harmless to people. They do not sting and are usually indifferent to divers.
Who would win in a fight pufferfish or manta ray?
manta ray
What is a female manta ray called?
what is a male manta ray called
How can you tell if a ray is a manta ray or a stingray?
Stingrays have barbed stingers that can reach up to 14 inches in length. Manta rays do not have a sting barb. Manta rays are the larger species, reaching between 18 and 23 feet in width depending on the subspecies.
Is a manta ray an amphibian?
No a Manta is a shark.
How does the Manta Ray behave?
The manta ray is a shy creature, but is respectful and harmless.
How does a manta ray raise its young?
A Manta Ray keeps its young underneath them at a times
What is the scientific name of a manta ray?
Manta birostris
What rhymes with anta?
Manta (as in Manta Ray), Santa.
Who is manta ray?
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