Diagnostic Description
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Cephalic fins smaller, tail longer without spine (Ref. 7251). Upper surface black (Ref. 6902).
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- Arlene G. Sampang-Reyes
Life Cycle
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Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures (Ref. 50449). Copulation has been observed to be in a venter to venter position while the pair swims at the surface. Mating reported to last 10 minutes. Litter number 1 (Ref. 12951).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in shallow coastal waters. Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans but may take small schooling fishes. Found singly, in small groups, and in schools.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Occurs in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 12951). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans but may take small schooling fishes (Ref. 12951). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Found singly, in small groups, and in schools (Ref. 12951). Swimming at high speed and often leap high above the surface (Ref. 6902). Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, but also on small schooling fishes (Ref. 114953). Meat used for food and a source of oil (Ref. 6902).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
Lesser devil ray
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The lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma) is a ray in the family Mobulidae. They occur along the coasts of the western Atlantic, from North Carolina to northern Argentina.
Habitat
These rays live in shallow waters and can be found singly or in large shoals.
Diet
They feed on mostly crustaceans, but will sometimes feed on shoals of smaller fish.
Description
True to their name, lesser devil rays are relatively small, with a maximum width of about 120 cm (47 in). They have smaller cephalic fins than their larger manta cousins, and have longer spineless tails.
References
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^ a b Marshall, A.; Barreto, R.; Carlson, J.; Fernando, D.; Fordham, S.; Francis, M.P.; Herman, K.; Jabado, R.W.; Liu, K.M.; Rigby, C.L.; Romanov, E. (2019). "Mobula hypostoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T126710128A896599. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T126710128A896599.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
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^ Boonstra, Roxane. "Atlantic devil ray". Florida Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
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Lesser devil ray: Brief Summary
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The lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma) is a ray in the family Mobulidae. They occur along the coasts of the western Atlantic, from North Carolina to northern Argentina.
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Distribution
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Western Atlantic: New Jersey to Santos, Brazil
North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)
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Habitat
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