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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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More than a dozen species of stingrays are found in Florida's waters, including the southern stingray, the yellow stingray, the Atlantic stingray, and several manta rays, per the FWC.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Giant manta rays must constantly swim and cover significant distances during seasonal migrations.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The waters here are home to spectacular marine wildlife, including humpback whales, manta rays, sea turtles, and one of the largest aggregations of whale sharks in the world, making this spot a Shangri-La for ocean lovers.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
Active travelers can swim with manta rays, scuba dive in the Great Astrolabe Reef, or participate in hands-on coral restoration.
—Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Giant manta rays must constantly swim and cover significant distances during seasonal migrations.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The waters here are home to spectacular marine wildlife, including humpback whales, manta rays, sea turtles, and one of the largest aggregations of whale sharks in the world, making this spot a Shangri-La for ocean lovers.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
Active travelers can swim with manta rays, scuba dive in the Great Astrolabe Reef, or participate in hands-on coral restoration.
—Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for manta ray
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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manta%20ray. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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