Key Identification Locations and Anatomy

Disk

- When taking photos for identification purposes, this is the most important area to get in the frame if possible (this is the area of the manta if you were to draw a circle around the middle)
- This area can be up to 6.8m wide
Grey Margin

- This is the area of the manta with varying amounts of grey along the posterior of the individual along the ventral side.
Spiracle
Wing Tip

Pelvic Fin

** Claspers are not always clearly defined and do not always extend well beyond the pelvic fins in mature males.
Tail
- The tail sting (caudal spine) is absent.
Cephalic Fin

Eye
Gill Slits

Pectoral Fin

Trailing Edge of Pectoral Fin
Dorsal Fin
Mouth
- The mouth is terminal and there are only teeth in the lower jaw.