Ray

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi
VU· VulnerableCaution

A magnificent gentle giant gliding through the blue with wing-like pectoral fins spanning up to five metres. It feeds on plankton, often performing graceful barrel rolls at cleaning stations and feeding aggregations. Encounters in the Red Sea are unforgettable highlights for any diver.

Size (typical)
3.0–5.0 mm
Depth range
IUCN status
VU
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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