Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
Sighting evidence at El Banco Seamount, Los Testigos
Photo: Kris Mikael Krister · CC BY
Scalloped hammerheads visit El Banco seamount in groups of 10 to 40 individuals, circling the upcurrent face at depths between 20 and 35 meters where the cleaning station activity is concentrated. They are more reliably encountered during the dry season months of December through April when cooler, cleaner water increases visibility and concentrates prey around the seamount. Their presence at this remote seamount underscores the ecological importance of the Los Testigos submarine plateau as a pelagic aggregation point.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Scalloped Hammerhead is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.