Computer‐aided photo‐identification of a rare stingray, Megatrygon microps

• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14242
• Publication Date: 2019-12-19T18:15:16Z
• Authors: Jennifer A. Keeping; Katie E. Reeve‐Ar...; Neil M. Burns; Nilza Catarina; David M. Bailey; Deborah C. McNeill
• Keywords: Identification

A protocol for photo-identification of individual Megatrygon microps has been defined. One hundred and four identification photographs were taken between 2005 2019. Spot patterns on the dorsal surface used to identify individuals. Unique scarring eight M. re-observed provided an independent confirmation pattern stability up 761 days. Previous studies lacked statistical testing validate this approach. I3 S photo-matching software was successfully match images, identifying 69 facilitates open-source platform microps, allowing better population assessments.