Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2010

Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Sighting evidence at Aquarium Bay (Bodrum), Bodrum

Ornate wrasse are among the most visually striking fish on the Turkish Aegean reef and Aquarium Bay hosts them in exceptional abundance due to the site's protected, calm conditions. Males display vivid turquoise, green, and orange markings and are highly territorial around their spawning territories on the rocky reef sections. Their constant motion and bold colouration make them an unmissable feature of every dive at this site.

Evidence at this site

8 records within 25 km

Confidence: medium

Last confirmed Sep 2025

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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.

Ornate Wrasse

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites