A primarily-tropical species of ray that are said to be the largest of all ray types. Manta rays' mouth are flanked with cephalic lobes used for scooping up plankton. The cephalic lobes can be furled into "horns" when not in use for feeding.

Geographic range:
Pacific/Atlantic/Indian ocean in tropical climate zone

Character info:
Wade work at a tourist dive shop, offering guided tour of sea to snorkelers and divers.