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Classification
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Latin name : |
Manta alfredi () |
Synonyms : |
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Classification : |
Chondrichthyes ( Cartilaginous fishes, sharks, rays ) |
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Name : |
Raie manta
Diable de mer.
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Manta ray
Devil Ray
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Possèdent des "cornes céphaliques".
Disque élargi formant deux ailes.Petite dorsale à la base de la queue.Epine caudale rudimentaire ou absente.
Dents minuscules.Peuvent atteindre une largeur de 310 cm. |
Possible confusions |
Manta birostris, the Atlantic manta ray |
Biology
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Feed |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Les Mantas se nourrissent en filtrant des animaux planctoniques grace à des appendices garnissant les arcs branchiaux. |
Cycle of life / Reproduction |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Vivipares |
Interaction with other species |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Inoffensives malgré leur grosse taille. |
Distribution
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Habitat |
Pelagic |
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Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Essentiellement en train de nager en pleine eau. |
Geographical distribution |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Circum Tropical. |
Links
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Websites : |
http://www.underwaterphotographers.com/manta1.htm
http://www.vivanatura.org/Manta hamiltoni.html
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Bibliography
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Guide sous-marin de Tahiti
R. Bagnis & E. Christian
Les Editions du Pacifique, 1976-2000
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 30/10/2002
Updates :
Christophe Naslain - 08/11/2002 Abystrale - 29/08/2006
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