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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Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) also known as Bigscale Scorpionfish, Largescaled Scorpionfish, Orange Scorpionfish or Whiskery Scorpionfish are found in Fuerteventura waters. They inhabit depths down to...
February 28, 2020
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The rock-pool blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) can be seen around the coast of Fuerteventura usually in rock and tidal pools with plenty of sunlight. They reach a maximum length of...
May 21, 2019
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The Salema Porgy (Sarpa salpa), known commonly as the dreamfish and locally in Fuerteventura as Salema are found in Fuerteventura waters. It is a species of...
May 27, 2019
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The Brown Spotfin Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Tamboril espinoso can be found in Fuerteventura waters. The Spotfin Burrfish is also referred to...
May 28, 2019
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Spotted Rockling (Gaidropsarus guttatus) locally known in Fuerteventura as Brota de tierra are found in Fuerteventura waters. They are dark brown, sometimes reddish in colour with...
May 24, 2019
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The Striped Red Mullet (Mullus surmuletus) and locally in Fuerteventura as Salmón are found in Fuerteventura waters. It is a species of goatfish and found from...
May 28, 2019
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Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) are known locally in Fuerteventura as Pez espada are found in Fuerteventura waters and are sought after by sport fisherman worldwide. Swordfish are...
May 20, 2019
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White Seabream (Diplodus sargus) locally known as Sargo are very common around Fuerteventura, they inhabit the surf zone, and can often be seen when snorkeling in shallow water, close...
May 21, 2019
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White Trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex) also known as Striped Jack are found in Fuerteventura waters and can be seen when snorkelling and diving. White Trevally are a...