Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Sighting evidence at Ottoman Wreck at Tersane Island, Fethiye / Göcek

Schools of brilliantly coloured males and females cruise the wreck's shallowest sections, picking invertebrates from encrusted surfaces. Their vivid turquoise and red patterning is iconic in Turkish Mediterranean waters. They serve as cleaner fish in passing, removing parasites from larger resident species.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Ornate Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites

Asinara Marine Park→
Uluburun Wreck Area→
Il Medico→
Punta Secca→
Cristo degli Abissi→