Sea Basses & Groupers
“The Serranidae family is one of the most diverse and important groups of predators on the Pacific reef. Ranging from the small, colorful Hamlets hiding in the seagrass to the robust Groupers patrolling the rock walls, these fish are united by their large mouths and powerful bodies.
Most members of this family are ambush predators. They rely on excellent camouflage and patience, waiting motionless for prey to pass by before striking with lightning speed. In Bahia Solano, you will often find them sheltering under ledges or claiming specific caves as their territory.”
Expolre
Panamic Graysby
Cephalopholis panamensis
Family: Serranidae | Size: 30 cm
Panamic Green Moray
Gymnothorax castaneus
Family: Muraenidae | Size: 150 cm
Coral Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
Family: Cirrhitidae | Size: 10 cm
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
Family: Ostraciidae | Size: 15-25 cm
Blacknosed Butterflyfish
Johnrandallia nigrirostris
Family: Chaetodontidae | Size: 20 cm
Longnose Hawkfish
Oxycirrhites typus
Family: Cirrhitidae | Size: 13 cm
Zebra Moray
Gymnomuraena zebra
Family: Muraenidae | Size: 1.5 m
Panamic Fanged Blenny
Ophioblennius steindachneri
Family: Blenniidae | Size: 18 cm
Panamic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf troschelii
Family: Pomacentridae | Size: 20 cm
Acapulco Damselfish
Stegastes acapulcoensis
Family: Pomacentridae | Size: 18 cm
Gorgona Guitarfish
Pseudobatos prahli
Family: Rhinobatidae | Size: 90 cm
Brassy Chub
Kyphosus vaigiensis
Family: Kyphosidae | Size: 50 cm
Spot-fin Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
Family: Diodontidae | Size: 90 cm
Balloonfish
Diodon holocanthus
Family: Diodontidae | Size: 50 cm
Guineafowl Puffer
Arothron meleagris
Family: Tetraodontidae | Size: 50 cm
King Angelfish
Holacanthus passer
Family: Pomacanthidae
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.




























