Marine Life . 6 species
From the tiny blue-spotted ribbontail hidden in the sand to the soaring reef manta, rays glide through Marsa Alam waters with quiet elegance.
6Species in this groupRays in the Red Sea range from small bottom-dwellers in shore bays to oceanic giants at offshore reefs. Spotted eagle rays are seen on most boat dives. Reef mantas appear at Habili Ali and Daedalus during summer.
The species
SeasonalMobula alfredi
Graceful filter-feeding giant that hovers at cleaning stations and feeding sites. Each one identifiable by dorsal markings.
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RareMobula birostris
The largest ray species - up to 7m wingspan. Pelagic visitor to Red Sea offshore reefs.
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CommonAetobatus narinari
Elegantly patterned with white spots over dark blue-grey wings. Often seen in small groups gliding past walls.
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Very commonTaeniura lymma
Small, vibrantly coloured ray hiding in sandy bottoms. Bright blue spots over yellow-brown body.
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RareMobula mobular
Smaller cousin of the manta with distinctive horn-like cephalic fins. Forms large schools.
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RareTorpedo sinuspersici
Stocky bottom-dweller that delivers a strong electric shock to stun prey. Half-buried in sand.
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