Manta rays are believed to be highly intelligent, with the largest brain-to-body mass ratio of any fish. Their cognitive abilities are comparable to those of dolphins, primates, and elephants. These rays can be easily recognised by their flat, diamond-shaped bodies.
Animal Type
Cartilaginous fish
Range
Indo-West Pacific
Natural Habitat
Coral Reef
Diet
Plankton
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Extinct
Vulnerable
At high risk of extinction
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Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Species yet to be assessed
Data Deficient
Insufficient data for evaluation
Least Concern
At lower risk of extinction
Near Threatened
Likely to become threatened in the near future
Vulnerable
At high risk of extinction
Endangered
At very high risk of extinction
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction
Extinct in the Wild
No longer found in the wild, survives only under human care
Extinct
No longer exists