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Mobula Ray

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Total number of species: 11

Famous for their ability to jump many feet into the air and even flip, twirl, and belly flop, mobula is a genus of rays consisting of 9 species and are the second largest type of ray next to manta rays. Mobula rays are also known around the world as ’devil rays,’ ’flying mobula,’ and ’flying rays.’ These acrobatic rays can be found in warm water regions throughout the world.

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