Atlantic manta - Manta birostris (Walbaum, 1792) ― Synonym of Mobula birostris
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements:-
Bonn Convention
- Annex I: migratory species which are endangered and must be protected by Parties
- Annex II: migratory species which have an unfavourable conservation status and which require international agreements for their conservation and management, as well as those which have a conservation status which would significantly benefit from the international co-operation that could be achieved by an international agreement.
- Annex 1: species for which measures have to be taken to improve or restore a favourable conservation status