Alfred Manta

Found singly, or in small squadrons, close to inshore waters, or just a few kilometers from land, around coastlines, and over coral and rocky reefs. These beautiful creatures are a threatened species.

They belong to the family of Devil Rays who are identified by head fins, which when rolled up 'look like horns' and when unfurled they act like a funnel for the mouth when feeding on plankton and fish larvae. they are filter feeders,found at cleaning stations, along reef edges and at the surface.

Meeting one of these huge, elegant rays is a memorable sight.
A manta can launch itself clear of the water, and when around a ton of body lands flat the slap is loud. With no teeth or grinders and no stinger in the tail, it depends on speed to stay safe.

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