Mobula Ray (that do not have one common scientific name?)

Mobula Ray (that do not have one common scientific name?)

* Family: Myliobatidae,

* Genus: Mobula,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Chondrichthyes,

* Order: Myliobatiformes,

* Type: Fish,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Avarege lifespan in the wilds: up to 23 years,

* Size: Devil fish can attain a disc width of up to 5.2 meters (17 feet),

* Weight: can probably weigh over a ton

** Mobula is a genus of ray in the family Myliobatidae (eagle rays), Their appearance is similar to that of Manta rays,

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobula

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[mroldnewbie]

Mobula=devil ray.

There are many species - the number of species is debatable, but usually nine is recognised. The only one of them which can weigh a ton is the Mediterranean devilfish, Mobula mobular. They are said to be very difficult to approach during a dive, only the species Mobula tarapacana is somewhat approachable, or so I'm told. Fortunately, It's the second largest, often more than three metres wide. It has a dull greenish brown colour, though. Very oceanic - lives near the Azores.