The spatio-temporal distribution of manta rays in the EUS is poorly understood. A recent study evaluated habitat suitability and regional hotspots for manta rays in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean30. This ecological niche model30was developed using presence-only data for putative manta ray sighting...
It’s thought that they can live between 40 and 50 years, but we still need more information to be able to establish their exact longevity.Read on to see how to distinguish between the two species of manta ray, as well as some other interesting manta ray facts....