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Fascinating stuff. But noticed on the third comment down on the article that it's actually a mobula ray, as stated by Marine Biologist Amy Taylor, who said...
"Your article on page 3 today incorrectly identified a ray which was breaching out of the water. The ray pictured is actually a mobula ray as opposed to a manta ray. Mobula rays are much smaller than mantas - which accounts for the small size of the ray quoted in your article. The body shape of the ray is also more akin to a mobula ray and the lacks the markings on its back that Mantas typically have. The ray is also lacking the well developed cephalic lobes which are characteristic of a manta ray. Mobula rays are also known to breach up to 3m from the water. Please check your facts before printing marine articles in future."
Lottie
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