Atlantic Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
Sighting evidence at Parcel das Paredes, Abrolhos Banks
Photo: Programa Marino del Golfo de California · CC BY-NC
Manta rays are iconic residents of Abrolhos, frequently visiting cleaning stations on the shallow reefs where wrasse and other cleaner fish remove parasites from their broad cephalic fins and gill plates. Their wingspan can exceed 5 meters, making even a single individual a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of chapeirão coral columns. Population surveys suggest a resident community that returns to the same reef structures across multiple seasons.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Atlantic Manta Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.