| Giant
Manta (Manta Birostris) |
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 Easily recognised by their
well-developed pectoral fins, the giant manta can attain a width of five
to six metres. The head projects from its body and is distinguished by a
pair of long, flat, flexible cephalic fins separated by the large arch of
the mouth. The upper jaw is devoid of teeth and the spineless tail is long
and slim. The dorsal colouring is dark, while the ventral colouring is quite
light with dark blotches. These dark spots can be used to distinguish one
individual specimen from another. |
| Giant
Moray (Gymnothorax Javanicus) |
 The giant moray is the
largest of the morays and are fairly common throughout the Maldives. The
body is powerful with a well developed head. The snout is short and the
mouth is wide. The openings of the opercules are large and black and are
quite evident. The body is marked by three rows of dark brown spots. The
tail is reticulated. The giant moray can grow to as long as two and a half
metres in length. |
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