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How long does a giant manta ray last?

Typical lifespan
40–50 yr

The largest ray, a plankton filter feeder with the biggest brain of any fish.

How that compares

Giant manta ray against things of a similar time.

Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Giant manta ray 40–50 yr
Hippopotamus 40–55 yr
White rhinoceros 35–50 yr
Leatherback sea turtle 30–50 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.0222 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 1 of them

Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

More about a giant manta ray

Common questions

How long does a giant manta ray last?
A giant manta ray lasts 40–50 yr.

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Sources

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))

How these figures are compiled and checked