Giant moray-eel
Giant morays are among the biggest of the moray eels and can reach lengths of up to 3 meters. They live at depths to several hundred metres, where they spend most of their time concealed inside crevices and alcoves.
Marine life of Mauritius
The turquoise water of Mauritius provide home to about 430 different underwater creatures including fishes and along with it there are 200 different spices of coral. Shown below is a small selection of the marine life that you may come across during your dives with Divetime Mauritius.
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Spotfin porcupinefish
Inhabits lagoons, top reefs and seaward coral or rocky reefs from one to 50 m depth, sheltering under ledges or in caves during the day. Inflates itself with air or water to ward off aggressors.
Yellow-edged lyretail
This fish reaches up to 81cm in length and 12kg in weight. It is distinguished by its lunate tail with a yellow-edged margin. Inhabits lagoons, channels, artificial wrecks and seaward reefs, from 3m to 250m in depth.
Crown squirrelfish
Inhabits caves and under ledges of corals. Sometimes found on sandy bottoms. Seldom seen during the day. Feeds at night.
Sting Ray
Inhabits waters of depths down to 90 meters, being commonly found in sand and mudflats, but can also been encountered near rocky coral reefs.
Indian Lionfish
Inhabits shallow and unexposed waters around reefs. The venomous dorsal fins are pointed towards anything seen as an aggressor. Hunts mostly at night.
Turtel
Green turtles and hawksbill turtles both nest on Mauritian beaches. The season for turtle nesting in Mauritius is between November and March. Watching the turtles feeding is one of the rare opportunities to observe them on close quarters.
Octopus
Inhabits coral reefs and the ocean floor. They have numerous strategies for defending themselves against predators, including the expulsion of ink, the use of camouflage, their ability to jet quickly through the water, and their ability to hide.
Giant trevally
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, brackish water, coral and rocky reefs and shorefaces, lagoons, tidal flats and channels. The giant trevally is a powerful predator in most of its habitats, and is known to hunt individually and in schools.
Bluestripe snapper
Usually found in shoals around coral reefs. The young fish dwell on seagrass beds around reefs.
Moorish idol
Inhabits at depths from 3 to 180 meter, in both murky and clear conditions, however prefer flat reefs.
Blacktip grouper
Inhabits lagoons and coral reefs. The tips of the spines of the dorsal fin are black, and it may have a dark red cap above the eyes.
Nudibranch
Inhabits lagoons and coral reefs. Nudibranchs are sea slug. They have a foot and they leave a slimy trail. They get their bright colors from the food they eat which includes sponges, anemones and corals. You can find many different types here in Mauritius
Black saddled coral groupe
Inhabits lagoons and coral reefs. The tips of the spines of the dorsal fin are black, and it may have a dark red cap above the eyes.
Checkerboard wrasse
Inhabits clear lagoons and seaward reefs at depths from 1 to 30 m. Juveniles are found at the bottom of surge channels or under ledges reefs at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft).[5] Juveniles are found at the bottom of surge channels or under ledges