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Definition of Atlantic manta
1. Noun. Largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic.
Exact synonyms: Manta Birostris
Generic synonyms: Devilfish, Manta, Manta Ray
Group relationships: Genus Manta
Generic synonyms: Devilfish, Manta, Manta Ray
Group relationships: Genus Manta
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atlantic Manta
Literary usage of Atlantic manta
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Trinidad & Tobagoby Don Philpott by Don Philpott (2002)
"... for enjoying Manta Madness, a phenomenon that can be enjoyed each year between
March and July when giant North atlantic manta rays frequent the area. ..."