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AnAge entry for Manta birostris


Classification (HAGRID: 02179)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Chondrichthyes (Taxon entry)
            Order: Myliobatiformes
                Family: Mobulidae
                    Genus: Manta
SpeciesManta birostris
Common nameGiant manta
SynonymsManta alfredi

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity20 years (wild)
Sourceref. 454
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
ObservationsNo observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity2,190 days
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight1,650,000 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References

[0454] FishBase

External resources

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