Manta Pacific Research Foundation

Kona Manta Ray Identification Project

Thumbnails

Prev: 113	Next: 118	Photos by Chuck Mather 2006/06
Number:	115
Name:	Tek Ray
Sex:	Male
Current Size:	approx 16'
Last Sighting:	June 2006
First Size:	approx 16'
First Sighting:	June 2006

This large pelagic ray was spotted feeding in a current line off shore in South Kona by 3 Room Cave. This "white manta"is also sometimes called a "pelagic manta" and is the same species as the ones we see repeatedly in Kona. The pelagic's typically have fewer spots on their ventral side and a more pronounced chevron pattern on their dorsal surface. This one also has 2 large remora's attached catching a ride.