Wildlife · Destination Guide

Watamu and Malindi

Two marine parks, shallow coral gardens and a Swahili coast above and below the water

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Wildlife In Watamu and Malindi

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Watamu and Malindi.

Saltwater Fishes

Moray Eel

4 linked spots

Wildlife In Watamu and Malindi

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Watamu and Malindi.

Saltwater Fishes

Moray Eel

4 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Angelfish

3 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Barracuda

3 linked spots

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

Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

3 linked spots

Molluscs

Nudibranch

3 linked spots

Sharks

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

3 linked spots

A moorish idol fish swims in dark water.

Saltwater Fishes

Bannerfish

2 linked spots

a yellow and black spotted fish in an aquarium

Saltwater Fishes

Boxfish

Ostraciidae (family)

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

2 linked spots

Turtles

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Lionfish

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Parrotfish

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Scorpionfish

Scorpaenidae

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

2 linked spots

Rays

Stingrays

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Surgeonfish

Acanthuridae

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Triggerfish

2 linked spots

Sharks

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

1 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Clownfish

1 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Leaf Scorpionfish

Taenianotus triacanthus

1 linked spots

Seahorses and Pipefishes

Pipefish

1 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Pufferfish

Tetraodontidae

1 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Sweetlips and Grunts

1 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Trumpetfish

1 linked spots