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Manta rays are one of Komodo's biggest attractions, and the park offers some of the most reliable manta encounters of any dive destination worldwide. Mantas are present year-round, but the type of encounter varies dramatically by season.
| Month | Primary Manta Site | Encounter Type | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| January–March | Manta Alley (south), Manta Point (central) | Large feeding aggregations, mating trains | 20–50+ individuals |
| April–May | Manta Point (central), Mawan | Cleaning station visits, individual encounters | 5–15 individuals |
| June–September | Manta Point (central) | Cleaning station visits, smaller groups | 2–10 individuals |
| October–November | Manta Point (central), Manta Alley (south opening up) | Growing aggregations as plankton increases | 10–30+ individuals |
| December | Manta Alley (south), Manta Point (central) | Major aggregations beginning, chain feeding | 15–40+ individuals |
Komodo is home to over 1,200 individually identified reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi), making it one of the largest known manta populations on Earth. Each manta has a unique pattern of spots on its belly, like a fingerprint. The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) maintains an ongoing identification database, and dive operators often contribute photos for research.