Giant Manta

Found singly, or in small squadrons, at cleaning stations, along reef edges, or at the surface near coral and rocky reefs, as well as in deeper waters.
They feed on plankton and sometimes small fish.
These beautiful creatures are a threatened species.

They belong to the family of Devil Rays who are identified by head fins, which when rolled up 'look like horns' and when unfurled they act like a funnel for the mouth when feeding on plankton and fish larvae. they are filter feeders,found at cleaning stations, along reef edges and at the surface.

These huge, graceful rays are a wonderful sight.
They can launch themselves clear of the sea, and the landing is a loud, flat smack of about a tonne of body meeting the surface. With nothing to bite or grind with and no sting in the tail, they depend on speed to stay safe.