Mobula tarapacana (Philippi, 1892)

Chilean devil ray


Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Biology

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Mostly oceanic, but also in coastal waters. Solitary, sometimes forms groups (Ref. 12951). Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 5578) and planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 9911). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Litter number 1 (Ref. 12951). Sometimes found stranded in beaches in temperate areas (Ref. 9911).