Kalpitiya Ridge
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About this site
Kalpitiya Ridge is a rocky ridge off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka that extends for about two kilometres, reaching depths of up to 30 metres. Its structure includes caves, overhangs and swim-throughs.
Rock cod, humphead wrasse and large grouper are commonly encountered along the ridge, and the current is generally mild. The dive season runs primarily from October to May, and reaching the site requires a boat ride.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Chevron ButterflyfishChaetodon trifascialisReported here · unconfirmed
Blackback ButterflyfishChaetodon melannotusReported here · unconfirmed
Bluestreak Cleaner WrasseLabroides dimidiatusReported here · unconfirmed
Dark SurgeonfishAcanthurus blochiiReported here · unconfirmed
Whitemargin UnicornfishNaso annulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Red-tailed ButterflyfishChaetodon collareReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Vagabond ButterflyfishChaetodon decussatusReported here · unconfirmed
Brown Staghorn CoralAcropora muricataReported here · unconfirmed
Napoleon (humphead) wrasseNapoleon (humphead) wrasseReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
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