The Manta Ray is a large, flat-bodied fish that can grow up to 23 feet in width and weigh up to 3,000 pounds. They are found in warm waters around the world and are known for their graceful swimming and acrobatic leaps out of the water. Manta Rays are filter feeders, using their large, open mouths to scoop up plankton and small fish. They have no teeth and are harmless to humans. Manta Rays are threatened by overfishing and habitat destruction, and are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They are important to ocean ecosystems as they help regulate populations of small fish and plankton.