| Mobulidae (Devilrays) |
| 220 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m, oceanodromous |
| Eastern Pacific: From Gulf of California to Peru, incl. the Galapagos Is. (Ref. 130539). |
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| Pelagic species forming schools in coastal and oceanic waters, but also found near the bottom. Found singly, in small groups, or in schools (Ref. 12951). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, but also takes small schooling fishes (Ref. 12951). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Gestation period unknown (Ref. 114953). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 09 November 2018 (A2d+3d) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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