Where Does Giant Manta Ray Live?

Giant Manta Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Giant Manta Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, ranging from the surface down to at least 120 meters (390 feet), but can dive deeper.

Environment

Open ocean, coastal waters, coral reefs, and seamounts. They frequent areas with high zooplankton concentrations and cleaning stations.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters, between approximately 35°N and 35°S latitude. Found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

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