Atlantic manta

/ətˌlæntɪk ˌmæntə/
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Definitions of Atlantic manta
  1. noun
    largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic
    synonyms: Manta birostris
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    type of:
    devilfish, manta, manta ray
    extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
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