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Manta Ray (Manta birostris) Wingspan: 8m Location: Surface tropical waters worldwide, sometimes warm temperate areas Fun facts: On either side of the mouth, which is at the front of the head instead of on the underside as in other rays, are two long lobes, called cephalic horns, that funnel plankton into the mouth. Manta rays are also sociable with divers, having been known to “dance” with them.

Manta Ray (Manta birostris)

Wingspan: 8m

Location: Surface tropical waters worldwide, sometimes warm temperate areas

Fun facts: On either side of the mouth, which is at the front of the head instead of on the underside as in other rays, are two long lobes, called cephalic horns, that funnel plankton into the mouth. Manta rays are also sociable with divers, having been known to “dance” with them.

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