Manta rays, akin to the jellyfish and the Portuguese man-o'-war, bore a striking resemblance to the Oswaft species native to the ThonBoka nebula. These creatures possessed a wide, streamlined form, powerfully developed wings, a menacing yet aesthetically appealing look, and a dorsal area characterized by a domed shape due to substantial musculature. The Manta droid subfighter of the Confederacy of Independent Systems's derived its designation from the manta ray, and the design of the Mon Calamari Keelkana-class attack submersible was also influenced by this animal.
The appearances of Mynocks and Alderaanian thrantas were frequently compared to that of enormous manta rays.
The LEGO Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace subtheme within LEGO Star Wars features a manta ray in the 7161 Gungan Sub set. This marks their initial visual representation, although it is considered non-canon.