Myliobatiformes Collection (page 2)

Group of Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in shallow water, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean. Small repro only

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from a boat at night, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Group of Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis) cleaning an Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) as it swims over the reef, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) rolling over on its back as it is cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Two Oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) waiting to be cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Large school of Pacific cownose rays / Golden cownose rays (Rhinoptera steindachneri), Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Ocellated eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) searching for food in the sand over the seafloor, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Phang-nga, Thailand

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora) swimming below, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Large school of Munks devil rays (Mobula munkiana) aggregating. West Coast of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

A huge school of Pacific cownose / Golden cownose rays (Rhinoptera steindachneri), Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) searching for food over the coral reef at night, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Pink whipray (Pateobatis fai) in shallow water, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

School of Munks devil ray, pygmy devil ray, (Mobula munkiana), feeding on plankton at night, photographed on a long exposure, Espiritu Santo Island, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico

Red stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) with Banded houndshark (Triakis scyllium) group and smaller fish in background. Chiba Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. September

Red stingray (Hemitrygon akajei), four in a row, viewed from below. Chiba Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. October

Longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) on reef, Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) group in background. Socorro Island, Mexico

Circular stingaree (Urolophus circularis) above sea floor. Albany, Western Australia. October

Atlantic mobula ray (Mobula hypostoma) group swimming in Caribbean Sea. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari), in mangrove inlet, Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Marbled Stingray (Taeniurops meyeni), Galapagos

A group of large stingrays (Dasyatis americana) swim over sand in shallow water, in a split level photo taken at dawn. The Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Horned ray (Mobula tarapacana) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Golden Rays (Rhinoptera steindachneri) swimming with Green turtle (Chenolia mydas). Isabela Island. Galapagos

Yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) on sand seabed by coral reef, The Bahamas

Split level image of a Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over a sand bar. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) through a large window on the wreck of the former mine sweeper C-56 Juan Escutia. Cancun, Mexico

A split level photo of a female southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over seabed. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

Mobula / Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) with a school of fish (Capros aper) showing vertical migration, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

River stingray (Potamotrygon sp) Formoso River, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in the blue next to a coral reef. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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Spotted eagle rays, Aetobatis narinari, reach over six feet in wingspan and are related to sharks. Hawaii

Spotted Eagle Rays, Aetobatis narinari, Hawaii, USA
Male spotted eagle ray (Aetobatis narinari) pursues a female off the coast of Maui. These rays reach over six feet in wingspan and are related to sharks; Hawaii, United States of America

Horned ray (Mobula tarapacana) El Hierro, Canary Islands

A yellow stingray on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea

A roughtail stingray rests on the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll
A large roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) rests on the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This species is found throughout much of the Atlantic near reefs

A roughtail stingray swims over the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll
A large roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) swims over the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This species is found throughout much of the Atlantic near reefs

A yellow stingray lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea

A large black-blotched stingray near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
A large black-blotched stingray (Taeniura meyeni) swims in deep water near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote island is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A large black-blotched stingray swims over the rocky seafloor
A large black-blotched stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) swims over the rocky seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

A yellow stingray swims beneath a pier off the coast of Belize
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) swims beneath a pier in the waters off the coast of Belize. This small but beautiful stingray is quite common on sandy habitats throughout the Caribbean Sea

Spotted eagle rays swim over the seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
A pair of spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swim over the deep, sandy seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

A spotted eagle ray swims over the seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
A spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swims over the deep, sandy seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

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"Myliobatiformes: Graceful Giants of the Ocean" Witness the mesmerizing beauty as they glide through the crystal-clear waters. From the Southern stingray gracefully swimming over sand at dawn to the majestic Giant Manta Ray soaring above San Benedicto Island, these creatures captivate our hearts. In Hawaii, USA, Spotted eagle rays elegantly navigate their way through the turquoise waves, showcasing their striking spotted patterns. Meanwhile, in Tenerife's Canary Islands, a Roughtail stingray rests peacefully on the sea floor, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Hanifaru Bay becomes an enchanting spectacle as Reef manta rays engage in filter feeding within atoll passes and lagoons. These gentle giants effortlessly sift through plankton-rich waters to sustain themselves. The Galapagos Islands reveal another breathtaking sight – a lone Spotted eagle ray gliding near Kicker Rock on San Cristobal Island. Its sleek silhouette against vibrant blue hues creates a picture-perfect moment. Monsoon season brings about a remarkable phenomenon where Reef manta rays gather in shoals to feast upon concentrated plankton. Witness this extraordinary event as they dance together underwater like ethereal beings. A portrait emerges of a large female Reef manta ray gracefully swimming over a vibrant coral reef. This awe-inspiring creature showcases both power and elegance simultaneously - truly nature's masterpiece. From high above, we catch sight of Munks pygmy devil rays forming vast schools that seem almost infinite in number. Their synchronized movements create an aerial ballet that leaves us breathless with wonderment. Lastly, Spinetail devil rays grace Baja California's skies with their presence - an aerial display that rivals any acrobatic performance known to man. Their sheer agility is nothing short of astonishing. These Myliobatiformes embody grace and grandeur beneath and above water alike; they are guardians of our oceans' secrets.