Watch My Manta

A partnership between Manta Trust & Carl F. Bucherer

manta MV-MA-4265

Adopted by: Anonymous

ID Number: MA-MV-4265

Gender: Male

Date First Sighted: 18th January 2017.

Location of First Sighting: Himendhoo Rock, Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives.

Total Number of Sightings: 1

 

DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

During our first encounter, we estimated that this manta was roughly 2.8 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 length tail, and no visible wounds, scars or unusual injuries. 

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Sighted 18th January 2017.

Sighted 18th January 2017.

Sighted 18th January 2017.

Sighted 18th January 2017.