Wildlife · Destination Guide

Punta Cana

Warm-water reefs, an iconic shallow wreck, and easy island excursions from the DR's best-connected beach hub

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Wildlife In Punta Cana

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Punta Cana.

rays

Stingrays

8 linked spots

Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )

Wildlife In Punta Cana

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Punta Cana.

rays

Stingrays

8 linked spots

rays

Eagle Ray

7 linked spots

sharks

Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

7 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Snapper

5 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Angelfish

4 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Grouper/Basslets

4 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Sweetlips and Grunts

4 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Barracuda

3 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Parrotfish

3 linked spots

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia

turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

2 linked spots

rays

Moray Eel

1 linked spots

molluscs

Octopus

1 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Porcupinefish

1 linked spots

molluscs

Squid

1 linked spots

freshwater-fishes

Sturgeon

1 linked spots

saltwater-fishes

Trumpetfish

1 linked spots

sharks

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

1 linked spots