Manta alfredi

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Manta alfredi: Current name of the new giant manta ray species, appears to be located mainly in the Pacific. Not yet listed in FishBase. Did the species split in two?

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FOM: Manta ray's secret life revealed, Manta birostris, Manta alfredi and Elasmobranchii.

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Dasyatis microps

Dasyatis microps: Scientific name of the extremely rare giant sting ray species. Caught on film for the first time.


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FOM: First film of a 'giant' stingray, Dasyatis microps and Elasmobranchii.


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