The rose-tinted manta ray is named Inspector Clouseau.
(TMU) — An underwater photographer has captured rare images of the world’s only known pink manta ray, dazzling online observers and marine biologists.
The rose-tinted manta ray is named Inspector Clouseau—in homage to the detective from the Pink Panther films—and is known to dwell near Lady Elliot Island in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Finnish photographer Kristian Laine was fortunate enough to get within touching distance of the rare creature, which was first spotted in 2015 by diving instructor Ryan Jeffery, reports Australian Geographic.(READ MORE)
Finnish photographer Kristian Laine was fortunate enough to get within touching distance of the rare creature, which was first spotted in 2015 by diving instructor Ryan Jeffery, reports Australian Geographic.(READ MORE)
The photographer Kristian Laine bumped into a bubblegum pink manta ray on the Great Barrier Reef - probably a rare mutation, like albinism but oh wow, how beautiful! Follow Kristain on Instagram @kristianlainephotography— Lucy Cooke (@mslucycooke) February 13, 2020
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