Fish
There are a staggering 500 species of fish living around the Ningaloo Reef system, with 60-70% of all fishes belonging to ten families of fish. Common categories include Damselfish, Wrasses & Parrotfish, Surgeonfish, Angelfish, Triggerfish Trevallies & Jacks, Gobies & Blennies, Cods & Groupers, Trumpetfish & Flutemouths, Scorpionfish, Mooray Eels, Snappers & Sweetlips and Batfish.
The tropical waters of Australia have the largest number of Damselfish species in the world with well over one hundred species. Amongst the most popular of these are anemonefishes, with the Clark’s and Pink species popular sightings around the Great Barrier Reef. The Red & Black and Barrier Reef species can be seen year round across sections of the Great Barrier Reef including the Frankland Islands National Park, whilst the Ningaloo area provides the opportunity to see Tomato Anemonefish and the endemic Australian Anemonefish. Arguably the most famous is the brilliant orange Clown Anenomefish (also known as the Clownfish), which starred in the 2003 Disney movie Finding Nemo.
There is also a huge diversity of Wrasses, with one-third of the world’s 600 species found in Australian waters. Divers will often spot these fish prodding around the seabed trying to eat marine invertebrates, and spitting sand and shells. They are easily recognised by their shape and ‘bird-like’ way of swimming, with the beautiful Humpback Wrasse the largest in the family, growing up to two metres long. The Moon Wrasse is also commonly sighted across Ningaloo, often cleaning the resident population of Manta Rays. The Spotted-tail Wrasse is another endemic favourite in the Ningaloo region.
Parrotfishes are renowned for their strong teeth fused into plates that resemble a parrot’s beak. There are 30 species found in Australian waters, with their radiant colours a delight for any diver or snorkeller. During the day, they are often seen feeding on reef crests to strip off the algae that forms on the coral. They chew through substantial pieces of limestone during this process and discharge large quantities of white powder out of their mouths. The Steephead, Bicolour and Bluebarred Parrotfish are some of the more common sightings. One of the most famous residents of the reef is the Palette Surgeonfish, better known as Dory from Finding Nemo, characterised by its bright blue and black markings and yellow and black tail. The Convict Surgeonfish is a common sighting across the Ningaloo area, which also has a blade-like spine on each side of the tail base, used as a defence mechanism.
Perhaps the best-known coral fish is the butterflyfish due to its striking colours, patterns and graceful shape. There are around 50 species in Australian waters, being almost half of the world’s species. Most feed partly or exclusively on live corals and can often be seen in pairs, which are permanent lifetime bonds. The Lined Butterflyfish is the largest species in the family, growing to 30cm and can be commonly sighted along with Blackback, Threadfin and Dot-and-Dash varieties. A close relative of the butterflyfish and equally as beautiful are Angelfish which feed on sponges and small invertebrates. Large Angelfish species produce loud drumming noises when agitated, with the Emperor Angelfish being one of the most adored. Angelfish undergo a stunning transformation in colour and patterns between their juvenile and adult stage.
Another highlight for snorkelers and divers is the opportunity to see a wide range of cods and groupers, characterised by their stocky bodies and large mouths. The largest bony fish associated with coral reefs is the Giant Grouper, which can weigh up to an astounding 400kg and grow to nearly 3 metres in length. These can be seen across the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef. The Potato Cod and beautifully speckled Coral Cod are also popular sightings across both regions.
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Outer Reef or Islands Scuba Dive & Snorkel
From $185 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Outer Reef or Islands Scuba Dive & Snorkel
From $185 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Discover the wonders of the Muiron Islands and Ningaloo Marine Park, regarded as one of the most beautiful underwater wilderness areas in Australia.
Upon cruising out across the pristine waters, you will spend the day exploring different snorkel and dive sights accessible by boat only, with Dolphins, Rays and Turtles... -
Coast to Coast Diving Australia
From $6,720 USD
16 days/15 nights
Coast to Coast Diving Australia
From $6,720 USD
16 days/15 nights
This itinerary connects the world's most famous reef on the east coast, the world's largest fringing reef on the west coast with temperate aquatic activities on Australia's south coast.
Explore the world-famous Daintree National Park combined with a four-day liveaboard dive trip of the Great Barrier Reef to see turtles,... -
Cocos Keeling Island and/or Christmas Island Dive
From $2,010 USD
7 or 14 nights
Cocos Keeling Island and/or Christmas Island Dive
From $2,010 USD
7 or 14 nights
Deep drop offs, stunning coral gardens, diverse marine life, incredible vistas and welcoming locals – all things that Christmas & Cocos (Keeling) Islands can offer in abundance. Whilst the islands share many similarities – the dive experience is completely different on each island.
Christmas Island has over 60 dive sites... -
Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
From $170 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
From $170 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Right on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you’re sure to have an awesome day as we visit two...
Viewing opportunities that include fish
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Clown Anemonefish
January,February,December, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Summer Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Fish
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Reef Manta Ray
March,April,May, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Autumn Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Fish
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Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray
June,July,August, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Winter Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Fish
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Yellowtail Demoiselle
September,October,November, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands National Park - Spring Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Regal Angelfish, Six-band Angelfish, Bicolor Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Coral Beauty, Pearlscale Angelfish, Semicricle Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Dusky Batfish, Longfin Batfish | Butterflyfish: Redfin Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Teardrop Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish, Goldenstripe Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Rainford's Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish | Anemonefish: Clown Anemonefish, Barrier Reef Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blackback Anemonefish, Spine-cheek Anemonefish | Damselfish: Humbug Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Neon Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Ambon Damsel, Lemon Damsel, White Damsel, Whitebelly Damsel, Speckled Damsel, Blue-green Chromis, Black-Axil Chromis, Ternate Chromis, Blue Demoiselle, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Three-spot Dascyllus | Emperor: Spangled Emperor, Yellowtailed Emperor, Humpnose Bigeye Bream | Flutemouth: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish |Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Scissor-tailed Fusilier, Doubleline Fusilier, Blue and Yellow Fusilier, Three-stripe Fusilier | Moray Eels: Giant Moray Eel | Parrotfish: Steephead Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Darkcap Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Mini-fin Parrotfish, Palenose Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Bluebarred Parrotfish, Greensnout Parrotfish, Bleeker's Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish| Rabbitfish: Lined Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Foxface | RockCod: Coral Cod, Potato Cod, Blue-spotted Rock Cod, Coral Trout | Scorpionfish: Lionfish | Surgeonfish: Striped Surgeonfish, Fine-lined Surgeonfish, Pacific Salifin Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Convict Surgeonfish, Spotted Unicornfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth | Triggerfish: Orangestripe Triggerfish, Titan Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish | Wrasses: Sixbar Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Bird Wrasse, Slingjaw Wrasse, Checkerboard Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Blackbarred Wrasse, Floral Maori Wrasse, Humphead Maori Wrasse, Bluntheaded Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Bluehead Wrasse
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whitetip Reef Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Epaulette Shark, Wobbegong Shark, Ornate Wobbegong | Rays: Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray, Reef Manta Ray, Kuhl's Ray, Cow-tail Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Banana Nudibranch, Indian Caloria, Mourning Dorid, Clumpy Nudibranch | Shrimp: Marbled Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Pacific Mantis Shrimp, Graceful Anomone Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam, Fluted Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Blue Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
Tours in Frankland Islands National Park related to Fish
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March,April,May, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Autumn Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
"In Autumn each year, the incredible mass spawning of coral takes between seven and 10 days after the full moon in March and April. This event triggers the arrival of krill and plankton which in turn creates a feeding frenzy for numerous fish species, including the regions most famous resident, the massive Whale Shark. This region is a haven for the world’s largest fish, with Whale Sharks of 12 metres length seen in the area. They spend plenty of time at the surface to feed and warm up from the sun’s rays. The opportunity to swim with these graceful and passive giants is an awe-inspiring experience.The marine life found at Ningaloo is incredibly diverse, with 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region. Popular fish sightings range from Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse, to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Cod and Trevally. A huge variety of nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours.
Whitetip and Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerheads, Carpetsharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Bull Rays and the well-camouflaged Northern Wobbegong are highlights for divers whilst Manta Rays can be seen in performing their incredible courtship dances around April, with the species growing up to 7 metres wide (disc width) and around 1,350 kg (2,980 lb)."
Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
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June,July,August, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Winter Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
"The winter season coincides with Coral Spawn & Plankton reaching its highest concentration in the region, meaning the marine biodiversity at this time is incredible. The most famous resident of the region, the enormous Whale Shark, is seen until the end of July feasting on the krill and plankton. Manta Rays can also be seen gracefully dancing around Exmouth, feeding on zooplankton. With 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region it is a snorkellers and divers delight. Ningaloo is primarily a hard coral reef with Finger Coral, Staghorn & Porites common in the area, whilst at the top of the Exmouth Gulf around the Muiron Islands, there is a stunning array of colourful soft corals including Gorgonian Fans, Cabbage Leather Coral, and sponges such as Callyspongia, Golf Ball Sponge. A huge variety of Nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours and are so named because most of them have exposed gills. Grey Nurse Sharks congregate around the Navy Pier during the winter months, competing for space with the Whitetip Reef Sharks and Wobbegongs."Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
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September,October,November, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Ningaloo & Exmouth - Spring Sightings for Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Fish Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally,
Sharks & Rays Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray
Molluscs Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam
Corals & Sea Anemones Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone
How to find these species
Ningaloo Reef is one of the world's largest fringing reefs, with this intricate ecosystem branching over 260 km and, at some points, is only metres from the beach. This is an ideal time to see Manta Rays along the reef near Exmouth, that are present feeding on the plankton rich water. There are around 500 species of fish in the region including Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse through to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Giant Potato Cod and Trevally. A keen eye will be able to spot the Sailfin Catfish which is endemic to the region and present year round. More than 50 per cent of Indian Ocean coral species are found across the Ningaloo Marine Park area, with over 300 species, including Finger, Staghorn, Porites, Cabbage Leather, Brain, Plate and Bubble Corals. Whilst not a coral, Anemone’s are common, providing habitat for some of the reef’s most endearing residents; the Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish and Clark's Anemonefish.Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Suggested Tour: Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateRight on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
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