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Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2022

Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Sighting evidence at Bulusan Bay Whale Shark Zone, Donsol

Manta Ray

Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC

Reef manta rays cruise the outer bay margins, performing barrel rolls through plankton-rich columns of water while cleaner wrasses service them at established cleaning stations. Their wingspans regularly exceed 4 meters and their acrobatic feeding behavior makes them a mesmerizing complement to the whale shark encounters.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Manta Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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