Lamakera
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Lamakera is a village in Indonesia, on the east tip of Solor Island. It was known for being the place where the most manta rays are killed. It was featured in the 2015 documentary film Racing Extincti
Lamakera in 1904
Manta ray
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Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula. Three species are known: M. birostris, the largest at 7 m in width, M. yarae, which reaches 6 m, and M. alfredi, the smallest at 5.5 m. All thr
Lamakera
…Lamakera is a village in Indonesia, on the east tip of Solor Island. It was known for being the place where the most manta rays are killed. It was featured in the 2015 documentary film Racing Extinction. The villagers also hunted whales. In 1520, the Portuguese established a…
Dharavandhoo Thila Manata Black Pearl
Dorsal view of M. birostris showing shoulder markings
M. alfredi with mouth closed, cephalic fins rolled and ventral surface showing distinctive markings
M. alfredi at a coral reef cleaning station with fish picking off parasites