FIGURE 16 in Redescription of the genus Manta with resurrection of Manta alfredi (Krefft, 1868) (Chondrichthyes; Myliobatoidei; Mobulidae)

FIGURE 16. Characteristics and differences in Manta sp. cf. birostris: Variation in dorsal supra-branchial shoulder patch markings on individuals from: (a) Bahamas (b) Holbox, Mexico; and variation in the ventral markings (c) Bahamas (d) Florida, USA, (e) dentition mid-band, (f) skin and denticle morphology (g-h) cartilaginous mass on tail with embedded spine (entire structure was 70 mm total length, 29 mm wide, and 28 mm in height and has a mass of 41.5 grams).