Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Sighting evidence at Punta Llana, La Gomera

The ornate wrasse is one of the most visually striking fish on Canary Islands reefs, with electric green and turquoise patterning in its male phase. At Punta Llana these wrasse are everywhere — acting as cleaners, competing for territory on the lava ridges, and providing constant foreground colour for wide-angle photography.

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→