genus mobula

[Urukdaf]

type genus of the Mobulidae

[Gonzalesalix 0]

Genus Mobula, also known as Mobula rays or devil rays, is a genus of rays in the family Mobulidae found worldwide in tropical and temperate seas. This group of large rays is characterized by their pointed pectoral fins and heads that appear distinctly separate from their bodies. Most species in the genus Mobula are pelagic, meaning they live in the open ocean rather than close to the coast. They are known for their acrobatic breaching behaviors, jumping out of the water, possibly as a way to communicate or remove parasites.