# Reef manta ray vs Oceanic Manta Ray: the differences

> How do the Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) and Oceanic Manta Ray (Mobula birostris) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/reef-manta-ray-vs-oceanic-manta-ray/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/pari-manta-karang-dan-pari-manta-oseanik/
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The reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) and the Oceanic Manta Ray (Mobula birostris) are different species in the same genus, Mobula. Range in Indonesia — the reef manta ray: Main populations at Berau (East Kalimantan), Nusa Penida (Bali), Komodo (East Nusa Tenggara) and Raja Ampat (Southwest Papua); the Oceanic Manta Ray: West Papua, East Nusa Tenggara, Bali.

| Aspect | [Reef manta ray](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/reef-manta-ray/) | [Oceanic Manta Ray](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/mobula-birostris/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mobula alfredi | Mobula birostris |
| Indonesian name | Pari manta karang | Pari manta oseanik |
| Class | Chondrichthyes | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Myliobatiformes | Myliobatiformes |
| Family | Mobulidae | Mobulidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Main populations at Berau (East Kalimantan), Nusa Penida (Bali), Komodo (East Nusa Tenggara) and Raja Ampat (Southwest Papua) | West Papua, East Nusa Tenggara, Bali |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | No |
| Size | Disc width: Average 3–3.5 m; maximum recorded 4.31 m | — |
| Diet | Zooplankton | — |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | ovoviviparity | ovoviviparity |
| IUCN status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Legal protection | Protected (Fisheries Decree 4/2014) | Protected (Fisheries Decree 4/2014) |

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