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Manta Ray, Mobula alfredi (Krefft, 1868)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/alfred-manta-manta-alfredi/

Named after Queen Victoria's son Prince Alfred, the Manta Ray differs from the Giant Manta Ray. One way to distinguish the Manta Ray - there are dark spots on the ventral surface medially between the gill slits.

Published 07 August 2014

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Manta alfredi: Krefft’s Devil Ray
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/manta-alfredi-kreffts-devil-ray/

In 1868 Prince Alfred visited the colony, falling victim to a murder attempt. Surviving, his name was patron to a new species of Manta Ray.

Published 29 August 2014

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Giant Manta Ray, Mobula birostris (Walbaum, 1792)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/giant-manta-ray-mobula-birostris/

Giant Manta Ray, Mobula birostris (Walbaum, 1792)

Published 01 August 2014

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Mobulidae - Manta Rays
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/mobulidae-manta-rays/

View information about mobulid fishes. The family contains the Manta Rays and Devil Rays.

Published 06 May 2022

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