Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
Sighting evidence at Afuera (Whale Shark Aggregation), Isla Mujeres
Photo: Programa Marino del Golfo de California · CC BY-NC
Oceanic manta rays cruise the productive upwelling edges surrounding the aggregation zone, using the same nutrient-rich currents that attract the whale sharks. They are encountered singly or in small groups, often performing barrel-roll feeding sequences near the surface. Their presence alongside whale sharks makes this one of the few places on Earth where two of the ocean's largest filter feeders can be observed simultaneously.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Manta Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.