This is an identifying feature of this species.
Sometimes called the “devil ray” because when rolled and projected forward, the cephalic lobes have the appearance of horns. While stingrays prefer digging through the sandy sea bottom, manta rays love to cruise the open oceans in tropical and sub-tropical areas, and only get close to.At this time the cephalic lobes will be open and extended. These lobes are usually kept rolled and pointed forward except when the manta is feeding.
Has the classic manta ray body shape featuring a broad head with an enormous wide mouth flanked by two broad, flexible, fleshy lobes (cephalic fins).Beginning Environmental Leadership Program.Shows & Presentations Shows & Presentations