manta ray

noun

: devil ray

especially : a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)

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the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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Other animal sightings that are possible all year long include manta rays, dolphins, turtles, and various marine birds. —

Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination. —

Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Tagging manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia offers immediate gratification. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024 Snorkeling at Night With Manta Rays Kona is one of the few places in the world where manta rays can be viewed year-round in their natural habitat. —

Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for manta ray