Watch My Manta

A partnership between Manta Trust & Carl F. Bucherer

manta MV-MA-4252

Adopted by: Anonymous

ID Number: MA-MV-4252

Gender: Male

Date First Sighted: 22nd October 2016.

Location of First Sighting: Hanifaru Beyru, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives.

Total Number of Sightings: 1

 

DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

During our first encounter, we estimated that this manta was roughly 2.7 metres in width, from wing-tip to wing-tip. Based on the size of his claspers, we class this manta as a sexually mature adult.

He has a medium-long length tail, and no visible wounds, scars or unusual injuries.

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Sighted 22nd October 2016.

Sighted 22nd October 2016.

Sighted 22nd October 2016.

Sighted 22nd October 2016.