Manta birostris

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ray
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Displayed in public aquariums
gptkbp:behavior Social
gptkbp:breathability Surface breathing
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season Variable
gptkbp:class gptkb:Chondrichthyes
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected by ocean warming
gptkbp:color Dark blue to black
gptkbp:coloration Countershading
gptkbp:common_name Giant manta ray
gptkbp:communication Body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts International protection agreements
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of ocean conservation
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Plankton
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role Plankton control
Key species in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mobulidae
gptkbp:fins Pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_impact Bycatch issues
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Protected in many regions
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Filter feeder
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic variability
gptkbp:genus Manta
gptkbp:gills Five pairs
gptkbp:habitat Coastal and oceanic waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference Cleaning stations
gptkbp:has_natural_feature Cephalic lobes
gptkbp:has_skin Smooth and thick
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manta birostris
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 50 years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal
Follow food availability
Known migratory paths
gptkbp:order gptkb:Myliobatiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators Large sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness Conservation campaigns
gptkbp:related_species Manta alfredi
gptkbp:reproduction Ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_importance Indicator species for marine health
gptkbp:senses Excellent vision
gptkbp:size Up to 7 meters
gptkbp:social_structure Schools
gptkbp:species gptkb:Manta_birostris
gptkbp:speed Up to 24 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Remora_fish
gptkbp:threats Fishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:tourism Diving attractions
gptkbp:weight Up to 1,400 kg
gptkbp:young 1 to 2 pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Manta_Ray_of_Hawaii
gptkb:Manta_Ray_of_the_Maldives
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5