Distribution: circumtropical (distributed throughout the tropical seas and oceans of the planet). Common at some specific snorkeling spots in Hawaii, Fiji, Seychelles, Indonesia and in the Tuamotu Islands.
at Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Tahiti and the Society Islands) © cajoux
at Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Tahiti and the Society Islands) © maupiti60
at Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort (Indonesia) © kayleejamieson
at Whale Shark Point (Ari Atoll) © dominique
at Manta Ray Passage (Fiji) © pcamus
at Keauhou Bay (Big Island)
at Lady Elliot Island (Queensland)
at Velidhu (Ari Atoll) © aurelie
at Ste. Anne Marine Park (Mahé) © tinoumer
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