FIGURE 9 in Redescription of the genus Manta with resurrection of Manta alfredi (Krefft, 1868) (Chondrichthyes; Myliobatoidei; Mobulidae)

FIGURE 9. General characteristics and natural colouration patterns in Manta alfredi: (a) dorsal surface, arrows pointing to the shape and colouration of the shoulder patches and the colouration on the pectoral fins, box showing chevron shaped marking anterior to dorsal fin; (b) ventral surface, box showing region of highest spot density and distribution, arrows showing size of spot anterior to the 5th gill slit, colouration of mouth region, and colouration of the pectoral fin margin.