scubaseason

Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Sighting evidence at Glaronissia, Milos

Brilliantly coloured males dart across the column faces picking at small crustaceans and polychaete worms in the crevices. Their vivid green and red patterning stands out against the dark basalt, and spawning aggregations form in mid-summer at the shallowest column tops. They are important controllers of echinoderm and small invertebrate populations on the rock surfaces.

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.

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