Salem Ray

Salem Ray was identified on August 5, 2005 at Manta Village by Ryan Leinbach. She was a tiny pup with a wingspan of 2-3 feet.

Salem spent many of her early days at Manta Village. Soon she expanded her home range to both sites. As a pup, she loved divers and snorkelers, but today she stays in mid-water or with the divers when coming to Manta Heaven.

 

SPECIES

Mobula Alfredi (reef)

GENDER

Female

WINGSPAN

8-10 feet

MARKINGS

3x dots, 1x dot, and solid marking

IDENTIFIED BY

Ryan Leinbach

IDENTIFICATION DATE

08/05/2005

Salem Ray'S MARKINGS

Salem Ray's markings include 3x dots, 1x dot, and solid marking.

How was Salem Ray Named?

Salem Ray is named after Ryan Leinbach’s sister.

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