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About this site
Punta Mala lies along the coast of Manabi province on Ecuador's Pacific shoreline. This stretch of coast is known for its rocky headlands, and Punta Mala's name reflects the exposed, often rough waters typical of the area's points.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Painted Ghost CrabOcypode gaudichaudiiReported here · unconfirmed
South American Sea LionOtaria byroniaReported here · unconfirmed
Longspined PorcupinefishDiodon holocanthusReported here · unconfirmed
Sally Lightfoot CrabGrapsus grapsusReported here · unconfirmed
Blue Sea StarPhataria unifascialisReported here · unconfirmed
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