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The stingray is much smaller, but far more dangerous, because its barb contains a poison. The manta ray can be as large as an automobile but is TOTALLY HARMLESS!
Contrary to what the previous writer said, Steve Irwin was killed by a STING RAY. There is no way, other than a one-in-a-million bodily collision that a manta would or could kill anyone. They live on small sea creatures, just as most whales do.
They are different types of rays.
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How can you tell if a ray is a manta ray or a stingray?
Stingrays have barbed stingers that can reach up to 14 inches in length. Manta rays do not have a sting barb. Manta rays are the larger species, reaching between 18 and 23 feet in width depending on the subspecies.
Why are manta rays called the devilfish when they are harmless creatures?
Manta Ray is a harmless creatures and they have a very short barb that is not very sharp and it is totally harmless, it contains no posion. Stingray contains posion barb but Manta Ray don't. The reason why manta ray are called devil fish is because The name "devil ray" comes from the manta ray's extended fins, which many people think resemble devil's horns.
What animal in the ocean has Ray at the end of the name?
Most members of the ray family have 'ray' at the end of their name, such as stingray, manta ray, electric ray, eagle ray, devil ray, bat ray, round ray and cownose ray.
What is the difference of a girl manta ray and a boy manta ray?
A girl monta ray has ponetails and a boy monta ray should not have ponetails he should have a mohawk or dreads or no hair at all or just a afor.
Which is the largest member of the ray?
The rough tail stingray is the largest stingray ever witnessed, it is caught in the fresh water rivers of Thailand's the largest one ever caught weighed somewhere between 225 and 250 kilograms The manta ray is the largest ray, reaching up to 25 feet across in wingspan and 5, 000 pounds. They live in tropical oceans worldwide.
What is the meaning of a manta ray tattoo?
The stingray tattoo is popular in the Polynesian culture. It represents the rank or position they have in the tribe. It can also be representative of some sort of an achievement.,
How much babies does the manta ray have?
Manta Rays usually have between one and two pups per litter.
Who would win in a fight pufferfish or manta ray?
manta ray
What is a female manta ray called?
what is a male manta ray called
How does the Manta Ray behave?
The manta ray is a shy creature, but is respectful and harmless.
Is a manta ray an amphibian?
No a Manta is a shark.
How does a manta ray raise its young?
A Manta Ray keeps its young underneath them at a times
