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Region: TWA

Geographic Zones: NW CARIBBEAN - Zone 5 » Mexican Caribbean - Zone 54 » Puerto Morelos (south of marina to 20 degrees - inc. Playa del Carmen) - Zone 5403 » Laguna Yal-ku / Yal-ku Akumal Riviera Maya - Zone 54030013

Survey Types: Species & Abundance, Species Only

Dates: 1/1/93 - 12/10/25

Total Surveys: 94

#Species Reported: 143

Average Species Reported on a Survey by Expert Surveyors: 31.50

Average Species Reported on a Survey by Novice Surveyors: 19.50

Survey Type: SA = Species & Abundance; SO = Species Only - How to interpret REEF data?
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SurveysBottom Time
ExpertNovice
CodeNameSASOSASO(H:M)
5NW CARIBBEAN20246899:40
54Mexican Caribbean20246899:40
5403Puerto Morelos (south of marina to 20 degrees - inc. Playa del Carmen)20246899:40
54030013Laguna Yal-ku / Yal-ku Akumal Riviera Maya20246899:40
TOTALS20246899:40

Species

%SF = Sighting Frequency; DEN = Density Score - How to interpret REEF data?
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Blue Tang - Surgeonfish
(Acanthurus coeruleus)
SF: 91.49% | DEN: 2.58
Sergeant Major - Damselfish
(Abudefduf saxatilis)
SF: 84.04% | DEN: 3.24
Princess Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus taeniopterus)
SF: 73.4% | DEN: 2.54
Stoplight Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Sparisoma viride)
SF: 71.28% | DEN: 2.53
French Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon flavolineatum)
SF: 69.15% | DEN: 2.64
French Angelfish - Angelfish
(Pomacanthus paru)
SF: 58.51% | DEN: 1.69
Great Barracuda - Barracuda
(Sphyraena barracuda)
SF: 58.51% | DEN: 1.2
Bluehead - Wrasse
(Thalassoma bifasciatum)
SF: 57.45% | DEN: 2.61
Bluestriped Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon sciurus)
SF: 56.38% | DEN: 2.44
Doctorfish - Surgeonfish
(Acanthurus chirurgus)
SF: 54.26% | DEN: 2.43
Yellowtail Snapper - Snapper
(Ocyurus chrysurus)
SF: 54.26% | DEN: 2.2
Ocean Surgeonfish - Surgeonfish
(Acanthurus tractus)
SF: 50% | DEN: 2.56
Cocoa Damselfish - Damselfish
(Stegastes xanthurus)
SF: 46.81% | DEN: 2
Striped Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus iseri)
SF: 42.55% | DEN: 2.86
Yellowtail Damselfish - Damselfish
(Microspathodon chrysurus)
SF: 39.36% | DEN: 2.17
Rainbow Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus guacamaia)
SF: 38.3% | DEN: 2.14
Bar Jack - Jack
(Caranx ruber)
SF: 37.23% | DEN: 1.67
Bicolor Damselfish - Damselfish
(Stegastes partitus)
SF: 37.23% | DEN: 2.75
Fairy Basslet - Basslet
(Gramma loreto)
SF: 35.11% | DEN: 2.38
Foureye Butterflyfish - Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon capistratus)
SF: 35.11% | DEN: 2.06
Banded Butterflyfish - Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon striatus)
SF: 34.04% | DEN: 2.11
Gray Angelfish - Angelfish
(Pomacanthus arcuatus)
SF: 32.98% | DEN: 1.57
Redband Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Sparisoma aurofrenatum)
SF: 30.85% | DEN: 2.57
Schoolmaster - Snapper
(Lutjanus apodus)
SF: 29.79% | DEN: 2.13
Dusky Damselfish - Damselfish
(Stegastes adustus)
SF: 28.72% | DEN: 2.25
Rock Beauty - Angelfish
(Holacanthus tricolor)
SF: 28.72% | DEN: 1.89
Gray Snapper - Snapper
(Lutjanus griseus)
SF: 27.66% | DEN: 2
Slippery Dick - Wrasse
(Halichoeres bivittatus)
SF: 26.6% | DEN: 2
Blue Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus coeruleus)
SF: 25.53% | DEN: 2
Southern Stingray - Stingray
(Hypanus americanus)
SF: 25.53% | DEN: 1
Yellowfin Mojarra - Mojarra
(Gerres cinereus)
SF: 22.34% | DEN: 2.8
Beaugregory - Damselfish
(Stegastes leucostictus)
SF: 21.28% | DEN: 2.13
Blue Chromis - Damselfish
(Azurina cyanea)
SF: 21.28% | DEN: 3.31
Midnight Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus coelestinus)
SF: 20.21% | DEN: 2
Yellowhead Wrasse - Wrasse
(Halichoeres garnoti)
SF: 20.21% | DEN: 1.88
Queen Angelfish - Angelfish
(Holacanthus ciliaris)
SF: 17.02% | DEN: 2.29
Spanish Hogfish - Wrasse
(Bodianus rufus)
SF: 14.89% | DEN: 2.08
Threespot Damselfish - Damselfish
(Stegastes planifrons)
SF: 14.89% | DEN: 2.11
Yellow Goatfish - Goatfish
(Mulloidichthys martinicus)
SF: 14.89% | DEN: 1.5
Yellow Jack - Jack
(Caranx bartholomaei)
SF: 14.89% | DEN: 0
Caesar Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon carbonarium)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 1.7
Caribbean Neon Goby - Goby
(Elacatinus lobeli)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 0
Flat Needlefish - Needlefish
(Ablennes hians)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 1.5
Porkfish - Grunt
(Anisotremus virginicus)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 2
Spotfin Butterflyfish - Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon ocellatus)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 1.5
Yellowtail (Redfin) Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Sparisoma rubripinne)
SF: 13.83% | DEN: 2.25
Lane Snapper - Snapper
(Lutjanus synagris)
SF: 12.77% | DEN: 2.29
Queen Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Scarus vetula)
SF: 12.77% | DEN: 2
Sharpnose Puffer - Puffer
(Canthigaster rostrata)
SF: 12.77% | DEN: 2
Peacock Flounder - Flounder
(Bothus lunatus)
SF: 11.7% | DEN: 0
Bermuda Chub/Gray Chub - Chub
(Kyphosus sectatrix / K. bigibbus)
SF: 10.64% | DEN: 2.3
Striped Mullet - Mullet
(Mugil cephalus)
SF: 10.64% | DEN: 3
White Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon plumierii)
SF: 8.51% | DEN: 2
Green Sea Turtle - Sea Turtles
(Chelonia mydas)
SF: 7.45% | DEN: 1.5
Redtail Parrotfish - Parrotfish
(Sparisoma chrysopterum)
SF: 7.45% | DEN: 1.5
Smooth Trunkfish - Boxfish
(Lactophrys triqueter)
SF: 7.45% | DEN: 1.33
Black Durgon - Triggerfish
(Melichthys niger)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 2
Butter Hamlet - Seabass
(Hypoplectrus unicolor)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 1.5
Coney - Seabass
(Cephalopholis fulva)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 1.83
Creole Wrasse - Wrasse
(Bodianus parrae)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 3
Smallmouth Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon chrysargyreum)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 2.25
Squirrelfish - Squirrelfish
(Holocentrus adscensionis)
SF: 6.38% | DEN: 1.5
Barred Hamlet (Caribbean) - Seabass
(Hypoplectrus puella)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 1.8
Dog Snapper - Snapper
(Lutjanus jocu)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 1.25
Longfin Damselfish - Damselfish
(Stegastes diencaeus)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 1.75
Mahogany Snapper - Snapper
(Lutjanus mahogoni)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 2
Tobaccofish - Seabass
(Serranus tabacarius)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 1.6
Trumpetfish - Trumpetfish
(Aulostomus maculatus)
SF: 5.32% | DEN: 0
Blue Angelfish - Angelfish
(Holacanthus bermudensis)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 0
Brown Chromis - Damselfish
(Azurina multilineata)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 2
Clown Wrasse - Wrasse
(Halichoeres maculipinna)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.5
Graysby - Seabass
(Cephalopholis cruentata)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1
Harlequin Bass - Seabass
(Serranus tigrinus)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.75
Hogfish - Wrasse
(Lachnolaimus maximus)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.75
Longsnout Butterflyfish - Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon aculeatus)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.75
Mutton Snapper - Snapper
(Lutjanus analis)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.75
Sailors Choice - Grunt
(Haemulon parra)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1.5
Sand Tilefish - Tilefish
(Malacanthus plumieri)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 2.33
Spotted Goatfish - Goatfish
(Pseudupeneus maculatus)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 2
Tiger Grouper - Seabass
(Mycteroperca tigris)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1
White Margate - Grunt
(Haemulon album)
SF: 4.26% | DEN: 1
Bridled Goby Complex (Bridled/Sand-Canyon/Patch-Reef) - Goby
(C. glaucofraenum/C. venezuelae/C. tortugae)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 0
Keeltail Needlefish - Needlefish
(Platybelone argalus argalus)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 3
Night Sergeant - Damselfish
(Abudefduf taurus)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 2.5
Nurse Shark - Carpet Shark
(Ginglymostoma cirratum)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 0
Orangespotted Filefish - Filefish
(Cantherhines pullus)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1.33
Porcupinefish - Porcupinefish
(Diodon hystrix)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 0
Rock Hind - Seabass
(Epinephelus adscensionis)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1
Scrawled Filefish - Filefish
(Aluterus scriptus)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1
Sea Turtle sp. (unidentified) - Sea Turtles
()
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1.67
Spotted Trunkfish - Boxfish
(Lactophrys bicaudalis)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1
Tomtate - Grunt
(Haemulon aurolineatum)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 1
Trunkfish - Boxfish
(Lactophrys trigonus)
SF: 3.19% | DEN: 0
Black Hamlet - Seabass
(Hypoplectrus nigricans)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1
Blue Dartfish (Blue Goby) - Dartfish
(Ptereleotris calliurus)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 0
Cero - Mackerel
(Scomberomorus regalis)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1.5
Queen Triggerfish - Triggerfish
(Balistes vetula)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1.5
Red Hind - Seabass
(Epinephelus guttatus)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1.5
Sand Diver - Lizardfish
(Synodus intermedius)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 0
Saucereye Porgy - Porgy
(Calamus calamus)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1
Spanish Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon macrostoma)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 2
Spotted Moray - Moray
(Gymnothorax moringa)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 1
Unidentified Silvery Fish (Silversides / Anchovies / Herrings) - Silvery Fishes - Silversides, Herrings, and Anchovies
(Atheriniformes sp./ Clupeiformes sp.)
SF: 2.13% | DEN: 4
Atlantic Spadefish - Spadefish
(Chaetodipterus faber)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Black Grouper - Seabass
(Mycteroperca bonaci)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Black Margate - Grunt
(Anisotremus surinamensis)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Brassy Chub - Chub
(Kyphosus vaigiensis)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Colon Goby - Goby
(Coryphopterus dicrus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Cottonwick - Grunt
(Haemulon melanurum)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Creolefish (Atlantic) - Seabass
(Paranthias furcifer)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Dusky Squirrelfish - Squirrelfish
(Sargocentron vexillarium)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Flagfin Mojarra - Mojarra
(Eucinostomus melanopterus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 3
Glasseye Snapper (Atlantic) - Bigeye
(Heteropriacanthus cruentatus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Goldspot Goby - Goby
(Gnatholepis thompsoni)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Green Sea Turtle w/ FP Tumor - Sea Turtles
(Chelonia mydas)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Hawksbill Sea Turtle - Sea Turtles
(Eretmochelys imbricata)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Highhat - Drum
(Pareques acuminatus / Pareques lineatus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Houndfish - Needlefish
(Tylosurus crocodilus crocodilus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Jolthead Porgy - Porgy
(Calamus bajonado)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Juvenile Grunt - Grunt
(Haemulon sp.)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 3
Lesser Electric Ray - Electric Ray
(Narcine bancroftii)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Longspine Squirrelfish - Squirrelfish
(Holocentrus rufus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Mottled Mojarra - Mojarra
(Eucinostomus lefroyi)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Nassau Grouper - Seabass
(Epinephelus striatus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Ocean Triggerfish - Triggerfish
(Canthidermis sufflamen)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Pallid Goby - Goby
(Coryphopterus eidolon)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Permit - Jack
(Trachinotus falcatus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Pluma - Porgy
(Calamus pennatula)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Redfin Needlefish - Needlefish
(Strongylura notata notata)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Redlip Blenny - Blenny - Combtooth
(Ophioblennius macclurei)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 2
Scrawled Cowfish - Boxfish
(Acanthostracion quadricornis)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Sheepshead Porgy - Porgy
(Calamus penna)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Shortstripe Goby - Goby
(Elacatinus chancei)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Shy Hamlet - Seabass
(Hypoplectrus guttavarius)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Spotted Eagle Ray - Eagle Ray
(Aetobatus narinari)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
Striped Burrfish - Porcupinefish
(Chilomycterus schoepfii)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Topsail Chub - Chub
(Kyphosus cinerascens)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 3
Unidentified Needlefish - Needlefish
()
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 1
White Mullet - Mullet
(Mugil curema)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 3
Yellowcheek Wrasse - Wrasse
(Halichoeres cyanocephalus)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 3
Yellowfin Grouper - Seabass
(Mycteroperca venenosa)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Yellowline Goby - Goby
(Elacatinus horsti)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0
Yellowmouth Grouper - Seabass
(Mycteroperca interstitialis)
SF: 1.06% | DEN: 0