Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber · Also called: spadefish, Paguala, palaguala
Facts
Where it's been reported (3)
From the sources on each dive site's page. Sightings are never guaranteed.
- Bajo Amarillo · Culebra“creole wrasse / Bermuda chub / Atlantic spadefish schools (sometimes)” (Culebra Divers via SSI Scubago / MyDiveGuide)
- Cayo del Agua · Culebra“Atlantic spadefish schools” (Culebra Divers via SSI Scubago / MyDiveGuide)
- Black Wall · Guánica & La Parguera“bar jacks, schooling Atlantic spadefish, great barracuda, Caribbean reef sharks, flamingo tongue snails” (Paradise Scuba & Snorkeling Center)
Sources
- Atlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber) species profile · Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida (accessed 2026-10-22)
Last checked 2026-10-22