Reef Manta Ray
Reef Manta Rays are very popular with scuba divers. They are large, intelligent, curious, friendly and harmless. They can grow up to 5 metres from wing tip to wing tip, but are normally 3 metres across. Large individuals are often mistaken to be Oceanic Manta Rays, which are a different species in the same genus (Manta). The Reef Manta has more spots on its underside and there is less contrast in the coloration on its back. The Oceanic/Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris) has more defined colouration on its back, usually in the shape of a T. The Reef Manta's back is more of a V or Y shape, and less defined.
Manta Ray
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Reef Manta Ray
Credit: Johan Folmeus
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Reef Manta Ray Manta alfredi
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
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| Order: | Myliobatiformes (Rays) |
| Family: | Mobulidae (Mobulidae) |
| Genus: | Manta (Manta) |
| Species: | Manta alfredi |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 3 metres - 5 metres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Reef Manta Ray
Xin
Spotted in:
Indonesia
Indonesia Diving from boat: Komodo Sea Dragon
Trip destinations: Komodo
When: May 2023
Anne
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: The Junk
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Apr 2023
Sandy Boe
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands
When: Dec 2022
Tomas
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Gentle Giant
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi Phi, King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point
When: Nov 2022
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