Fuerteventura Fish Guide

There are numerous species of fish around Fuerteventura, many can be seen from beaches, rocks, or harbours as well as from glass bottom boats, snorkelling, scuba diving, and fishing.

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May 28, 2019
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The Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) also known also as the Longfin Tuna and known locally in Fuerteventura as Barrilote and bonito del norte are found in Fuerteventura waters. ...
May 25, 2019
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) are found in Fuerteventura waters towards the end of each year and are highly sought after by sport fishermen. The body...
May 27, 2019
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The Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) is a large mackerel-like fish and is common in shallow waters off the coast of Fuerteventura. Atlantic bonito are strong...
May 20, 2019
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Atlantic Chub Mackerel (Scomber colias) locally known in Fuerteventura as Caballa are found in Fuerteventura waters. They are silvery green and blue in colour with zigzag...
May 20, 2019
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Atlantic Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Chicharro can be found in Fuerteventura waters. They congregate in large schools and feed on crustaceans,...
May 22, 2019
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The Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne) known in Fuerteventura as Besugo can be found in Fuerteventura waters. Besugo are silver in colour with a pink...
May 21, 2019
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The Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Tuna are found in Fuerteventura waters. Bigeye Tuna have streamlined, torpedo-shaped bodies adapted to fast and...
May 27, 2019
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The Black Moray Eel (Muraena augusti) known locally in Fuerteventura as Morena negra is common in Fuerteventura waters. Black Moray are similar in appearance to the...
May 20, 2019
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Black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) known in Fuerteventura at Chopa are very common around Fuerteventura, large schools can often be seen when snorkelling in shallow water, close to the shore....
May 26, 2019
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The Blacktail Comber (Serranus atricauda) known locally in Fuerteventura as Cabrilla negra are common in Fuerteventura Waters. Blacktail Comber are a brownish colour with dark brown...
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March 18, 2022
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Location:  La Lajita   Pajara
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June 21, 2023
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February 10, 2023
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Location:  Morro Jable   Pajara
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March 18, 2022
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Enjoy a visit to Fuerteventura’s Oasis Wildlife and become the special guest of th...
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June 21, 2023
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Location:  Costa Calma   Pajara
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January 20, 2023
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Take a half-day trip to the neighbouring Isla de Lobos with a water taxi. You can ...
Location:  Corralejo   La Oliva
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August 16, 2022
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February 10, 2023
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Sunbathe, swim, snorkel, and explore Fuerteventura’s beautifal coast on this half-...
Location:  Caleta de Fuste   Antigua
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January 04, 2024
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A coach will pick you up from your holiday resort in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventur...
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January 24, 2023
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Visit Lobos Island on a boat cruise from the picturesque Corralejo on Fuerteventur...
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October 25, 2022
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Location:  Corralejo   La Oliva
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February 08, 2023
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The common stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) is the most common species of ray found i...
December 06, 2016
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Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris) often swim into the harbours of Fuerteventura at...
April 28, 2015
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The small but colourful Canary Damselfish (Abudefduf luridus) can be found all aro...
June 04, 2019
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Yellow Barracuda (Sphyraena Viridensis) also known as Yellowmouth Barracuda known ...
May 20, 2019
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Common Seabream (Pagrus pagrus), also known as Red porgy and known locally in Fuer...
December 06, 2016
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Lizard Fish (Synodus saurus) are found close to the shore and in Ports & Harbors a...
May 20, 2019
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White Seabream (Diplodus sargus) locally known as Sargo are very common around Fue...
May 26, 2016
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Schools of Bogue (Boops boops) are very common around Fuerteventura, they are ofte...
May 20, 2019
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Parrot Fish (Sparisoma cretense) known locally in Fuerteventura as Vieja are commo...
May 26, 2019
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The Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Gallo ...
May 24, 2019
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Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) are very common around Fuerteventura and can be se...
May 20, 2019
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Atlantic Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Ch...

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October 07, 2022
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The small but deadly Canarian Scorpionfish (Scorpaena canariensis) also known as G...
February 28, 2020
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The rock-pool blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) can be seen around the coast of Fu...
February 28, 2020
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Madeira Goby (Mauligobius maderensis) also known as the Reef Goby or Rock Goby can...
June 04, 2019
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Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) inhabit Fuerteventura waters and are sought after a...
June 04, 2019
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Greater Amberjack (Seriola Dumerili), known locally in Fuerteventura as Medregal l...
June 04, 2019
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Lesser Amberjack (Seriola fasciata) known locally in Fuerteventura as Medregal are...
May 28, 2019
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The Longbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) is a species of marlin known locall...
May 28, 2019
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Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) are known locally in Fuerteventura as Pez espada are f...
May 28, 2019
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The Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) also known also as the Longfin Tuna and known...
May 28, 2019
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Bullet Tuna (Auxis rochei) also known as Bullet Mackerel and known locally in Fuer...
May 28, 2019
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The Common Goby (Pomatoschistus microps) locally known in Fuerteventura as Caboso ...
May 28, 2019
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Spotted Rockling (Gaidropsarus guttatus) locally known in Fuerteventura as Brota d...