Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has introduced a female devil fish (Mobula mobular) to the Kuroshio Sea Tank.

≪Devil fish≫
Scientific name： Mobula mobular

　This species of Mobula reaches 3 meters in width. It has a pair of cephalic fins on its head, which are usually curved and look like two horns. It looks similar to the smoothtail devil ray, however, the devil fish can be distinguished by the spine at the end of its tail, and spiracles  above the base of its pectoral fins.

Female devil fish exhibited in the tank 

　In the Kuroshio Sea Tank, there was a solitary male devil fish. We have introduced a female devil fish to join the male in the tank. 

Place of exhibit

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium　"The Kuroshio Sea"

※The devil fish usually swims near the surface of the Kuroshio Sea Tank. We recommend also viewing them from the Exploring the Kuroshio Sea above-water observation course. 

New individual introduced to the tank 

Single individual (female)　　disc width144cm
*Exhibit may close depending on the condition of the animals.

Its appearance changes when viewed from different angles. It’s beautiful.

　Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, through breeding of the devil fish, hopes to shine light on the reproductive ecology and conservation of this species.