In an effort to learn more about his coloration, Project Manta did a skin biopsy in 2016.
This led them to rule out illness or diet as causes for his unique color.
Understanding this mutation could eventually help scientists learn more about how the coloration of manta rays has evolved.
Though he may not know it, Inspector Clouseau has now become an online celebrity for his unique coloration.
I feel humbled and extremely lucky, Laine toldNational Geographic.
If you are interested in owning Inspector Clouseau’s photo, Laine has prints available in hisonline shop.
Inspector Clouseau is a pink manta ray living in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Since being discovered in 2015, he’s only been seen a handful of times.
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