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The first difference could be the size because the giant oceanic manta ray is bigger than the reef manta ray, 4 to 5 m (13–16 ft) on average versus 3 to 3.5 m (9.8–11.5 ft) on average. [7] However, if the observed rays are young, their size can easily bring confusion.
A reef manta ray at a cleaning station, maintaining a near stationary position atop a coral patch for several minutes while being cleaned. A rockmover wrasse being cleaned by Hawaiian cleaner wrasses on a reef in Hawaii. Some manini and a filefish wait their turn.
A pink manta ray has been observed in Australia's Great Barrier Reef and scientists believe this could be due to a genetic mutation causing erythrism. [23] The fish, spotted near Lady Elliot Island, is the world's only known pink manta ray. [24] [25] M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings
The reef is a great location for experiencing marine life and coral diversity, being relatively unspoilt due to its distance from dense population. Buliya is famous for its manta ray snorkelling and is a highlight of travelling to Kadavu Island and Ono Island.
The Mobulidae (manta rays and devilfishes) are a family of rays consisting mostly of large species living in the open ocean rather than on the sea bottom. Taxonomy
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Manta birostris: Giant manta ray: decreasing Endangered [1] [136] Stingray: Mobula mobular: Giant devil ray: decreasing Endangered [137] [138] Stingray: Mobula rochebrunei: Lesser Guinean devil ray: unknown Vulnerable [139] [140] Electric ray: Narcine brevilabiata: Shortlip electric ray: unknown Vulnerable [141] [142] Electric ray: Narke ...
Oceanic manta ray being photographed. Manta rays have unique spot patterning on their undersides, which allows for individual identification. [2] Scuba divers around the world can photograph mantas [3] and upload their manta identification photographs to the Manta Matcher website, [4] supporting global research and conservation efforts.