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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Chondrichthyes |
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| Order | : | Myliobatiformes |
| Family | : | Mobulidae |
| Genus | : | Manta |
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| Common Name | : | Manta Ray |
| Scientific Name | : | Manta Birostris |
| Origin | : | Worldwide |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 6m - 9m (19.7ft - 29.5ft) |
| Water Type | : | Salt |
| Optimum pH Level | : | 41434 |
| Life Span | : | 15 - 20 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Near Threatened |
| Colour | : | Grey, Blue, Black, White |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Warmer tropical waters |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 2 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Plankton, Shrimp |
| Predators | : | Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales |
| Distinctive Features | : | Plate-like teeth and enormous body |