The Atlantic manta, a new third species of manta ray

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Third Manta Ray Species: Mobula yarae Discovered in Atlantic Ocean | Marine Megafauna Foundation — Marine Megafauna Foundation

The Marine Megafauna Foundation announces Mobula yarae, the third manta ray species, discovered in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about this new manta, named after a water spirit, its unique features, and critical conservation needs.

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Many of us have seen this species off the coast of SE Florida

 

[Johnoly]

tooth counts being one of the distinguishing features of the species

I didn't know counting teeth was part of identification. That's pretty cool!

 

[Dan]

From the physical characteristics, marking of the back and front of that 3rd manta species, Mobula yarae, I think I saw one in Raja Ampat, which is not in Atlantic Ocean, as shown in 2:25-5:00 period of my video, below. May be you guys can point out to me otherwise.