MANTA MV-MA-4397
Adopted by: Anonymous.
ID Number: MA-MV-4397
Gender: Male
Date First Sighted: 22nd October 2017.
Location of First Sighting: Hanifaru Bay, Baa 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 some injuries along the trailing edge of his right pectoral fin, likely caused by fishing lines.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Sighted 22nd October 2017.
Sighted 22nd October 2017.