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Manta birostris

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Noun1.Manta birostris - largest manta (to 22 feet across wings)Manta birostris - largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic
manta ray, manta, devilfish - extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
genus Manta - a genus of Mobulidae


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He has been working closely with leading manta researchers since 1996 to collect information about Manta birostris populations.
 
 
 
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