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Ilha Pontuda - arquipélago das Tijucas
★★★★☆
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One of the most accessible dive sites in Barra da Tijuca. Departing from Coral de Fogo at Bella Marina, the boat ride is quick, allowing for more bottom time and less travel. An excellent location for training dives, skill practice, and recreational diving.
Known for its abundant marine life, Ilha Pontuda is home to sea turtles, schools of tropical fish, moray eels, rays, and many species native to the coast of Rio de Janeiro. A vibrant di
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
25 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
15 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Moray Eel
5 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
27 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Pufferfish
23 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
20 Sightings
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