Manta ray

Key facts

• Manta ray lives in Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Indian Ocean.
• Group: Sea animals.
• It weighs about 1,000 kg (2,200 lb).
• A typical adult is about 4.5 m (14.8 ft) long.
• It lives about 40 years.
• Diet: planktivore.
• Habitat: ocean.
• Manta rays have pale spots on their bellies that are different on each one, so scientists use them to tell rays apart.