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Manta Ray

One of the many impressive marine encounters in Galápagos is with the Pacific manta ray (Manta hamiltoni), the largest of the rays. Specimens of this cartilaginous fish have reached “wingspans” of more than 7 metres across, and, with their flattened body shape, they glide like underwater birds. Manta rays are filter feeders, gulping large amounts [...]