Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World

by Guy Stevens, Daniel Fernando, Marc Dando

Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeders search the waters for prey, their horn-like head fins giving rise to ancient mariners’ tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the ocean depths. Beloved by scuba divers and marine biologists alike, these impressive animals have never had a comprehensive field guide dedicated to them—until now.Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World includes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats, and distribution for each species in this family. Illustrated with more than 200 color photos, drawings, and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction to the general taxonomy, biology, and behavior of these iconic animals. This book will be an essential resource for fisheries management and international trade enforcement, and for anyone involved in ongoing manta and devil ray research and conservation.

The first dedicated field guide for manta and devil raysExhaustive treatment of every aspect related to their identification and biologyFilled with 200+ color drawings, photos, and diagrams

Genres: Animals, Nature, Nonfiction

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2019

Reviews

[Abbey Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Desconocía totalmente todo lo relacionado con esta especie tan hermosa y elegante. Ojalá que la información llegara a todo el mundo, y se contagiara el gusto por el mundo marino y se protegieran todas las especies. Antes había buscado estudios sobre mantarrayas y no había libro alguno. Agradecimiento a los biólogos e investigadores 👌