Deratoptera Alfredi Collection

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton. Madhivafaru Reef, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregating in the lights from a boat at night, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swimming in open water with a Remora (Remora remora) swimming below, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) with mouth open, feeding on plankton near the surface, Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

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"Discover the Graceful Deratoptera Alfredi: Reef Manta Rays in Action" Witness the mesmerizing sight of Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) gracefully filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons, such as Hanifaru Bay. These magnificent creatures glide through the water, their enormous mouths wide open, filtering plankton from the surrounding waters. Take a closer look at a portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) as she elegantly swims over a vibrant coral reef. The intricate patterns on her body add to her allure and beauty. Observe these gentle giants as they engage in their primary activity - filter feeding on plankton. Whether it's during daylight or under the enchanting lights from boats at night, like in Ari Atoll or North Ari Atoll in Maldives' Indian Ocean, these mantas effortlessly gather sustenance for survival. In Okinawa, Japan's Pacific Ocean waters, witness an incredible moment where a Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) glides alongside a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), showcasing the harmony that exists within marine ecosystems. Marvel at another fascinating interaction between a Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming freely with a Remora fish below its belly. This captivating scene unfolds in North Ari Atoll of Maldives' Indian Ocean. Head to Hanifaru Lagoon located within Baa Atoll for an extraordinary spectacle – watch as Manta rays feed near the surface with their mouths wide open amidst abundant plankton. Witnessing this breathtaking display is truly unforgettable. Venture to Dampier Strait in Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia's Pacific Ocean region and catch sight of these majestic creatures feeding once again. Observe their gills and cephalic lobes visible while they indulge themselves amid rich underwater biodiversity.