Reef Manta Ray
Mobula alfredi
Sighting evidence at Ticao Island Manta Bowl, Donsol
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
The Manta Bowl is one of the Philippines' most reliable manta aggregation sites, with groups of 5 to 15 animals common during flood tide. Mantas use the bowl's geometry to concentrate zooplankton, performing tight barrel rolls and somersaults just meters from hovering divers. The cleaning station dynamics are particularly well-studied here, with individual mantas recognized by their unique spot patterns returning season after season.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Reef Manta Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.