Manta ray
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Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula. Three species are known: M. birostris, the largest at 7 m in width, M. yarae, which reaches 6 m, and M. alfredi, the smallest at 5.5 m. All thr
Dorsal view of M. birostris showing shoulder markings
M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings
M. alfredi at a coral reef cleaning station with fish picking off parasites
Stingray
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Stingrays are a group of rays, a type of cartilaginous fish. They are classified in the suborder Myliobatoidei of the order Myliobatiformes and consist of eleven families: Hexatrygonidae, Gymnuridae,
A pelagic stingray.
Early Eocene fossil stingray Heliobatis radians
dorsal (topside) ← → ventral (underside) External anatomy of a male bluntnose stingray (Hypanus say)