Tropical Reefs

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Location: Big Island, Hawaii

Scientific Name: Mobula alfredi

Also known as: Coastal Manta Ray

Category: Manta Rays

Size: 6 to 18 ft. (1.8 to 5.5 m)

Depth: 0-40 ft. (0-12 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, French Polynesia