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Pacific Fish ID

Explore the diverse fish species of the Eastern Tropical Pacific. From massive schools of jacks to the elusive cryptic blennies hiding in the reef.

Meet the Locals

Biodiversity of the Chocó

Adult 

Panamic Graysby

Cephalopholis panamensis
Family: Serranidae | Size: 30 cm

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Panamic Green Moray | Ankla Azul
Panamic Green Moray | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Panamic Green Moray

Gymnothorax castaneus
Family: Muraenidae | Size: 150 cm

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Coral hawkfish | Ankla Azul
Coral hawkfish | Ankla Azul
Coral hawkfish | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Coral Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
Family: Cirrhitidae | Size: 10 cm

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Spotted Boxfish| Ankla Azul

Adult
Male

Spotted Boxfish

Ostracion meleagris
Family: Ostraciidae | Size: 15-25 cm

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Adult 

Blacknosed Butterflyfish

Johnrandallia nigrirostris
Family: Chaetodontidae | Size: 20 cm

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Longnose Hawkfish | Ankla Azul

Adult

Longnose Hawkfish

Oxycirrhites typus
Family: Cirrhitidae | Size: 13 cm

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Zebra Moray | Ankla Azul

Adult

Zebra Moray

Gymnomuraena zebra
Family: Muraenidae | Size: 1.5 m

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Adult 

Panamic Fanged Blenny

Ophioblennius steindachneri
Family: Blenniidae | Size: 18 cm

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A bright yellow juvenile Acapulco Damselfish with electric blue neon spots and a black dorsal spot swimming on a reef in Bahía Solano.

Juvenile

Acapulco Damselfish (Juvenile)

Stegastes acapulcoensis
Family: (Pomacentridae) | Size: 6 cm

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Acapulco Damselfish
Acapulco Damselfish

Adult 

Acapulco Damselfish

Stegastes acapulcoensis
Family: Pomacentridae | Size: 18 cm

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Gorgona Guitarfish | Ankla Azul
Gorgona Guitarfish | Ankla Azul
Gorgona Guitarfish | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Gorgona Guitarfish

Pseudobatos prahli
Family: Rhinobatidae | Size: 90 cm

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Brassy chub | Ankla Azul
Brassy Chub | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Brassy Chub

Kyphosus vaigiensis
Family: Kyphosidae | Size: 50 cm

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Spot-fin porcupinefish | Ankla Azul
Spot-fin porcupinefish | Ankla Azul
Spot-fin porcupinefish | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Spot-fin Porcupinefish

Diodon hystrix
Family: Diodontidae | Size: 90 cm

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Balloon Balloon fish | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Balloonfish

Diodon holocanthus
Family: Diodontidae | Size: 50 cm

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Guineafowl puffer | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Guineafowl Puffer

Arothron meleagris
Family: Tetraodontidae | Size: 50 cm 

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King Angelfish | Ankla Azul
King Angelfish | Ankla Azul

Adult

King Angelfish

Holacanthus passer
Family: Pomacanthidae | Size: 35 cm

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A bright yellow and blue Bluestriped Chub swimming against a clear blue water background in Bahía Solano.

Adult 

Bluestriped Chub

Kyphosus ocyurus
Family: (Kyphosidae) | Size: 35 cm

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A juvenile Giant Damselfish with a dark body and brilliant neon electric blue spots swimming over a coral reef in Bahía Solano.

Juvenile

Giant Damselfish

Microspathodon dorsalis
Family: (Pomacentridae) | Size: 20 cm

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Adult 

Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus
Family: (Zanclidae) | Size: 15 cm

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A reddish-orange Pacific Creolefish with distinct white spots on its back swimming near a rocky reef in Bahía Solano.

Adult 

Pacific Creolefish

Paranthias colonus
Family: (Serranidae) | Size: 35 cm

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Close-up of a Fine-spotted Moray eel (Gymnothorax dovii) peeking out of a rocky crevice with white spots on dark skin.

Adult 

Fine-spotted Moray

Gymnothorax dovii
 Family: (Muraenidae) | Size: 1 m

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Sergeant major | Ankla Azul

Adult 

Panamic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf troschelii
Family: Pomacentridae | Size: 20 cm

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Close-up macro shot of a vibrant red Sanguine Frogfish (Antennarius sanguineus) resting on a sponge in Bahía Solano.

Adult 

Sanguine Frogfish

Antennarius sanguineus
Family: (Antennariidae) | Size: 10 cm

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A rare purple Roughjaw Frogfish (Fowlerichthys avalonis) blending perfectly into the rocky reef background in Bahía Solano.

Adult 

Roughjaw Frogfish

Fowlerichthys avalonis
Family: (Antennariidae) | Size: 35 cm

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Profile view of a reddish Panamic Soldierfish (Myripristis leiognathos) with prominent white edges on its fins, swimming past coral.
A Panamic Soldierfish (Myripristis leiognathos) with a large dark eye and coppery-red body swimming on a rocky reef in Bahía Solano.
A close-up of a Panamic Soldierfish (Myripristis leiognathos) showing its large eye and textured scales against a blurred reef background.

Adult 

Panamic Soldierfish

Myripristis leiognathos
Family: (Holocentridae) | Size: 18 cm

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A side profile of a Blue and Gold Snapper (Lutjanus viridis) showing distinct electric blue stripes on a bright yellow body against a blue ocean background. Title Attribute: Blue and Gold Snapper - Pacific Reef Fish

Adult 

Blue and Gold Snapper

Lutjanus viridis
Family: (Lutjanidae) | Size: 30 cm

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More Fishes To Come …

More Than Kicking Your Fins

At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It’s patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano’s wild Pacific.