Pedra da Malha

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This site consists of several rock formations that develop parallel to the coast, some creeks and others of larger dimensions, among which it is possible to observe a great diversity of marine life.

We can see everything from octopuses, cuttlefish, sea bream, rock crabs, conguers, blennies, wrasse among many other species that live here.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 150

Sea Breams

Sea Breams

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Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

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Total number of species approx.: 2000

Gobies

Gobies

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Total number of species approx.: 1500

Hard Corals

Hard Corals

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Total number of species approx.: 3500

Soft Corals

Soft Corals

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Total number of species approx.: 950

Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins

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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Crinoids

Crinoids

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Total number of species approx.: 1700

Sea Cucumbers

Sea Cucumbers

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 190

Conger Eel

Conger Eel

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

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Total number of species approx.: 80

Mullet

Mullet

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 400

Blennies

Blennies

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 400

Saltwater Mussels

Saltwater Mussels

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80000

Sea Snails

Sea Snails

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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1900

Starfish

Starfish

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