• Maldivian Name: En Madi

  • Habitat: Shallow lagoons , deep channels

  • Location: Coral garden ,

  • Size: 1.2 meters

  • Description: The devil fish is larger than its close relative the lesser devil ray. It grows to a maximum recorded length of 5.2 metres (17 ft), making it one of the largest rays. It possesses a spiny tail.

  • Diet: Devil rays feed on planktonic crustaceans and small schooling fish

  • Feeding Habits: Feed on groups by swimming

  • Lifespan: unknown

  • Offspring: 1 pub at time

  • Status: No danger

  • Threatened by: human destruction.

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