The design was named for its resemblance to the manta ray. The Aquarium is one of only four sites in the world displaying a manta ray. There are few public aquariums with giant manta ray in captivity. The range included versions of the Midnight Pumpkin, Manta Ray and Monster Beetle. The spotted eagle ray belongs to the Myliobatidae, which includes the well known manta ray. The concept car's name was later changed to Manta Ray. Sometimes known as manta-boards, after the manta ray. The first manta ray birth in captivity took place there in 2007. "Manta's" four trains each feature manta ray shaped fronts. Since 2018 they also keep giant oceanic manta ray. Together they composed the original score of Manta Ray (film) by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng. The lead car is shaped like a manta ray with a wingspan of . The reef manta ray, as the oceanic manta ray, is ovoviviparous. The Manta Ray resides in the GM Heritage Collection. "Manta alfredi" is commonly known as Prince Alfred's manta ray.