The VIDEO of the sea devil spotted at Punta Campanella:that's what it is

The Mediterranean manta, or sea devil, is a widespread species in the Mediterranean Sea

ROME – Un sea ​​devil was spotted at Punta Campanella, protected marine area in front of Capri.It's one Mediterranean manta ray (Mobula Mobular), cartilaginous fish related to stingrays.The video was made last July 2nd, and immediately went viral.

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THE SEA DEVIL

The Mediterranean manta ray, or sea devil, is a species widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.It can grow up to 5 meters.Like all members of the Myliobatidae family it is characterized by 'two horns', or two cephalic appendages which it uses to convey food.Due to the pollution of the seas and the accidental fishing to which it is a victim, the Mediterranean manta ray is classified as a species threatened with extinction in the IUCN red list.