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  2. Manta ray - Wikipedia

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    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. [24] The fish, spotted near Lady Elliot Island, is the world's only known pink manta ray. [25] [26] M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings

  3. Manta hynei - Wikipedia

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    Manta hynei is an extinct species of manta ray that was extant in the Pliocene. Its fossils have been found in North America, specifically North Carolina and Virginia. [2] [3] It was first described by Jim Bourdon in 1999, as a specimen dated to the Zanclean (early Pliocene). The species is known from its distinctive fossilized teeth.

  4. Giant oceanic manta ray - Wikipedia

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    The giant oceanic manta ray, giant manta ray, or oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) is a species of ray in the family Mobulidae and the largest type of ray in the world. It is circumglobal and is typically found in tropical and subtropical waters but can also be found in temperate waters. [ 4 ]

  5. Reef manta ray - Wikipedia

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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.

  6. Ghost Shark and Manta Ray: Australia and US unveil undersea ...

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    Ghost Shark and Manta Ray protect the undersea realm. Sounds like it could be the title of a future Marvel movie, but in actual fact, it’s what could be the future of Pacific naval defenses.

  7. Robert Irwin Freediving With a Manta Ray in 'Haunting' Photo ...

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    Steve tragically died in 2006 after a sting ray barb pierced his heart. And a "haunting" new photo of Robert freediving with a similar animal recently ignited fan debate.

  8. Batomorphi - Wikipedia

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    Most batoids have developed heavy, rounded teeth for crushing the shells of bottom-dwelling species such as snails, clams, oysters, crustaceans, and some fish, depending on the species. Manta rays feed on plankton .

  9. Manta ray courtship off Florida's east coast documented in ...

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    "Several of these efforts have been in partnership with the Florida Manta project, advancing our understanding of this unique species," said Calusa Horn, NOAA's southeast region giant manta ray ...