Table 2 in An integrative taxonomy investigation unravels a cryptic species of Mobula Rafinesque, 1810 (Mobulidae, Myliobatiformes), from the Atlantic Ocean

Table 2 Dorsal and ventral diagnostic colouration criteria, based on typical colour pattern of Mobula birostris DorsalVentral1White triangular supra-branchial patches present on the anterior dorsal surface10Dark spots and patches only in the abdomen region (below 5th gill slit), not between the gills or pectoral fins2White supra-branchial patches extend medially or anterior from spiracle (not posteriorly)11Black or dark grey colouration around the mouth3Presence of white colouration facing posteriorly (hook-shape) on lateral supra-branchial patches12Large to medium spots below 5th gill slit4White supra-branchial patches extend medially and turn approximately 90° posteriorly13Contour of the dark V-shaped shading along trailing edge of pectoral fins5White supra-branchial patches remain parallel or slightly tapered posteriorly without touching14Pectoral fin shading present but not smooth and uniform6White supra-branchial patches abruptly transition to black dorsal colour (no grey edging)15Dark mask: black or dark grey colouration around the mouth extends to the sides of face around eyes7Dark grey line on the edge of the head (upper jaw, above the mouth)8Black stripe across the eye with white colour anterior and grey colour posterior9White edging on cephalic fins when rolled