Farilhão da Cova
This is an islet decorated with a gorgonian wall with the possibility of cave exploring. With a mainly rocky bottom, it is possible to observe big schools of fish flanking the rock. Usually, big forkbeards and triggerfish defend their lairs in these caves. Noticeably, one of these caves even has a freshwater spring.
Beware of contact with scorpion fish [venomous]Beware of contact with sea-urchins [spiny]Beware of contact with trigger fish [biting]
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
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Moray Eel
Common Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Scorpionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 190
Conger Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Goatfish
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Total number of species approx.: 120
Flounder
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species approx.: 40
Triggerfish