Manta ray

Manta ray

Manta ray is a collective term for several marine fish species in the family Mantidae of the order Rayiformes. There are currently 13 species of manta rays. Manta rays are most closely related to sharks. Manta rays have a flat body; The kiss end is wide and flat horizontally; There are two protruding head fins differentiated from pectoral fins in front of the head; The tail is slender like a whip; The gill pores are wide. Manta rays are named after their swimming posture that resembles bats flying at night.