taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/202027/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.202027	FIGURE 1. Natural colouration patterns in Manta birostris: (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 5 th gill slit, colouration of mouth region, and colouration of the pectoral fin margin.	FIGURE 1. Natural colouration patterns in Manta birostris: (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 5 th gill slit, colouration of mouth region, and colouration of the pectoral fin margin.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191735/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191735	FIGURE 2. Variation in dorsal supra-branchial shoulder patch markings on Manta birostris shown on individuals from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Inhambane, Mozambique; (c) Lombok, Indonesia; (d) Inhambane, Mozambique; (e) Brothers Islands, Red Sea; (f) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (g) Ogasawara Islands, Japan; (h) Lombok, Indonesia.	FIGURE 2. Variation in dorsal supra-branchial shoulder patch markings on Manta birostris shown on individuals from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Inhambane, Mozambique; (c) Lombok, Indonesia; (d) Inhambane, Mozambique; (e) Brothers Islands, Red Sea; (f) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (g) Ogasawara Islands, Japan; (h) Lombok, Indonesia.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191736/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191736	FIGURE 3. Variation in ventral markings on Manta birostris from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Inhambane, Mozambique; (c) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (d) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (e) Inhambane, Mozambique; (f) Inhambane, Mozambique; (g) Ogasawara Islands, Japan; (h) Inhambane, Mozambique.	FIGURE 3. Variation in ventral markings on Manta birostris from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Inhambane, Mozambique; (c) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (d) Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (e) Inhambane, Mozambique; (f) Inhambane, Mozambique; (g) Ogasawara Islands, Japan; (h) Inhambane, Mozambique.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191737/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191737	FIGURE 4. (a-b) Examples of the melanisic form of Manta birostris from the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico and (c-d) examples of the white, or leucistic, colour morph of Manta birostris from southern Mozambique and the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico.	FIGURE 4. (a-b) Examples of the melanisic form of Manta birostris from the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico and (c-d) examples of the white, or leucistic, colour morph of Manta birostris from southern Mozambique and the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191738/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191738	FIGURE 5. Dentition and tooth morphology in Manta birostris: (a) lower jaw with elongated tooth band; (b) section of teeth mid-band; (c) embedded teeth of male ray; (d) view of single embedded female tooth.	FIGURE 5. Dentition and tooth morphology in Manta birostris: (a) lower jaw with elongated tooth band; (b) section of teeth mid-band; (c) embedded teeth of male ray; (d) view of single embedded female tooth.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191739/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191739	FIGURE 6. Skin and denticle morphology in Manta birostris: (a) superior view of dorsal skin in male ray; (b) superior view of ventral skin in female ray; (c) lateral view of single denticle; (d) superior view of single denticle.	FIGURE 6. Skin and denticle morphology in Manta birostris: (a) superior view of dorsal skin in male ray; (b) superior view of ventral skin in female ray; (c) lateral view of single denticle; (d) superior view of single denticle.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191740/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191740	FIGURE 7. Views of calcified mass with embedded spine from Manta birostris (entire structure was 106.7 mm total length, 42 mm wide, and 46.7 mm in height and has a mass of 112.5 grams and a density of 1.324 g / cm ^ 3): (a) lateral view of the dorsal fin and calcified mass with embedded spine; (b) superior view after the skin was peeled back to expose the calcified mass; (c) lateral view; (d) sagittal plane CT scan showing the embedded spine.	FIGURE 7. Views of calcified mass with embedded spine from Manta birostris (entire structure was 106.7 mm total length, 42 mm wide, and 46.7 mm in height and has a mass of 112.5 grams and a density of 1.324 g / cm ^ 3): (a) lateral view of the dorsal fin and calcified mass with embedded spine; (b) superior view after the skin was peeled back to expose the calcified mass; (c) lateral view; (d) sagittal plane CT scan showing the embedded spine.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFDF0942FF79FEDEE987F830.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191741/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191741	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/202028/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.202028	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 5 th gill slit, colouration of mouth region, and colouration of the pectoral fin margin.	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 5 th gill slit, colouration of mouth region, and colouration of the pectoral fin margin.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191742/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191742	FIGURE 10. Variation in dorsal supra-branchial shoulder patch markings on Manta alfredi shown on individuals from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Yap, Micronesia; (c) Durban, South Africa; (d) the Maldives; (e) Inhambane, Mozambique; (f) Yaeyama Islands, Japan; (g) Stradbroke Island, Australia; (h) Hawaii, USA	FIGURE 10. Variation in dorsal supra-branchial shoulder patch markings on Manta alfredi shown on individuals from: (a) Inhambane, Mozambique; (b) Yap, Micronesia; (c) Durban, South Africa; (d) the Maldives; (e) Inhambane, Mozambique; (f) Yaeyama Islands, Japan; (g) Stradbroke Island, Australia; (h) Hawaii, USA	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191744/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191744	FIGURE 12. (a-b) Examples of the melanisic form of Manta alfredi from western Australia and Micronesia and (c-d) examples of the white, or leucistic, colour morph of Manta alfredi from the Maldives.	FIGURE 12. (a-b) Examples of the melanisic form of Manta alfredi from western Australia and Micronesia and (c-d) examples of the white, or leucistic, colour morph of Manta alfredi from the Maldives.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191745/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191745	FIGURE 13. Dentition and tooth morphology in Manta alfredi: (a) lower jaw with elongated tooth band; (b) section of teeth mid-band; (c) embedded teeth of male ray; (d) view of single embedded female tooth.	FIGURE 13. Dentition and tooth morphology in Manta alfredi: (a) lower jaw with elongated tooth band; (b) section of teeth mid-band; (c) embedded teeth of male ray; (d) view of single embedded female tooth.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191746/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191746	FIGURE 14. Skin and denticle morphology in Manta alfredi: (a) superior view of dorsal skin in male ray; (b) superior view of ventral skin in female ray; (c) lateral view; (d) superior view.	FIGURE 14. Skin and denticle morphology in Manta alfredi: (a) superior view of dorsal skin in male ray; (b) superior view of ventral skin in female ray; (c) lateral view; (d) superior view.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFD0095AFF79FF10EBD7FDDD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191741/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191741	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFCF095DFF79FAAFECE0FC7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191747/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191747	FIGURE 15. Key features used to differentiate Manta birostris and Manta alfredi in the field: (1) presence, colour and shape of supra-branchial shoulder patches (2) ventral spot distribution and colouration (3) presence or absence of caudal spine (4) appearance of skin and denticle morphology (5) colour of mouth and dentition.	FIGURE 15. Key features used to differentiate Manta birostris and Manta alfredi in the field: (1) presence, colour and shape of supra-branchial shoulder patches (2) ventral spot distribution and colouration (3) presence or absence of caudal spine (4) appearance of skin and denticle morphology (5) colour of mouth and dentition.	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFC9095FFF79FB82ED7DFAB3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191748/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191748	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).	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).	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
038D2C59FFC9095FFF79FB82ED7DFAB3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/191741/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.191741	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	FIGURE 8. Worldwide distribution of Manta from preliminary analysis (n = 2231 images from over 100 aggregation sites and sighting records).	2009-12-31	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.		Zenodo	biologists	Marshall, Andrea D.;Compagno, Leonard J. V.;Bennett, Michael B.			
