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 24, 2019
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Madeira Rockfish (Scorpaena maderensis) are found in Fuerteventura waters and are the most abundant Rockfish/Scorpionfish in the region. They mostly inhabit depths of between 5 and...
May 24, 2019
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Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) also known as common dolphinfish and known in Fuerteventura as Dorada are common around the coast of Fuerteventura. Mahi-mahi have a single long...
May 27, 2019
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The Mediterranean Moray Eel (Muraena helena) known locally in Fuerteventura as Morena pintada is common in Fuerteventura waters. Their colour varies from dark grey to dark...
May 24, 2019
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Normans Rockfish (Scorpaena normani) also known as Normans Scorpionfish or Canarian Scorpionfish are found in Fuerteventura waters. They mostly inhabit depths of between 50 and 300...
May 24, 2019
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Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) are very common around Fuerteventura and can be seen in shallow water when snorkelling in rocky areas. They are very colourful, and...
May 26, 2019
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Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) known locally in Fuerteventura as Vaquita are common in Fuerteventura waters. The painted comber is orange to red in colour with bluish...
May 20, 2019
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Parrot Fish (Sparisoma cretense) known locally in Fuerteventura as Vieja are common off the coast of Fuerteventura, this is the most famous fish on the island, much sought after...
May 21, 2019
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The Pink Dentex (Dentex gibosus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Sama are found in Fuerteventura waters. The Sama is reddish-silver in colour with a pair of...
April 28, 2015
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The planehead filefish (Stephanolepis hispidus) is found near the seabed on reefs and over sandy sea beds around Fuerteventura at depths down to around 300 metres. They grow to around...
May 21, 2019
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The Red Mullet (Mullus barbatus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Salmón are found in Fuerteventura waters. It is a species of goatfish, rose-pink in colour with...