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Atlantic Devil Ray

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The Atlantic devil ray (Mobula hypostoma) is the smallest mobulid species found in the Atlantic Ocean, reaching disc widths of only about 1.2 m and occurring primarily in warm coastal and offshore waters.

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What is the Atlantic devil ray's scientific name?

The Atlantic devil ray is scientifically named Mobula hypostoma. It is a mobulid ray found in warm Atlantic waters.

How large does an Atlantic devil ray get?

It is described as the smallest mobulid species found in the Atlantic, reaching a disc width of about 1.2 metres. Individual size varies by age and sex.

Where does the Atlantic devil ray live?

It occurs mainly in warm coastal and offshore waters of the Atlantic region. It is a marine ray rather than a freshwater species.

Is the Atlantic devil ray a manta ray?

It is a close relative of manta rays because both belong to the family Mobulidae. The Atlantic devil ray is classified in the genus Mobula and is generally much smaller than the giant oceanic manta.

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