Reef Manta Ray
Mobula alfredi
Sighting evidence at Manta Reef Inhambane, Inhambane
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Resident population of reef mantas uses this pinnacle as a primary cleaning station, with peak aggregations of 10-20 individuals recorded between October and March when plankton blooms peak. Individual rays are photo-identified by belly spot patterns and many have been tracked returning to this exact site for over a decade, suggesting strong site fidelity. Their feeding loops through the water column create a mesmerizing spectacle and position Inhambane among the world's top manta encounters.
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.