There are two peaks over a length of about 100 metres and although the thila does not have as many spectacular rock features as many others, the fish life is as prolific and diverse as any reef in the Maldives. The twin peaks rise from the Atoll floor to 14 metres and 6 metres and among the delicate coral on the reef top are numerous species of damselfish. Circling above the reef are large schools of flame baslet and blue stripped snapper. There are also many freckled hawkfish, long-nose filefish, and scorpionfish, including the common lionfish on the reef top. Featherstars have also found this a good site to spread their arms and catch the zooplankton that flows freely through the Atoll.

Once of the features of the reef is a cave between 25 and 30 metres at the end of a ridge on the north side. Inside is a big bushy black coral tree with oyster shells. On the sandy, rubbly area east of the cave at 25 metres are many species of shrimp goby. Careful and patient observation of these shy fish may reward divers with a glimpse of their near-blind commensal shrimp.

There is a steep ledge at 35 metres at the end of a ridge on the western side. On the slopes of this ridge are big grouper including the giant grouper and the flower grouper. Also of interest on this ridge are two commonly seen species of emperor, the large-eye emperor, usually seen in pairs or small aggregations and the gold-spot emperor, often in schools are clearly distinguished by the glowing gold spot on its tail.

Diving Hints: There is not a lot of protection from strong currents at this site. Divers should take special care not to knock the brittle green coral trees on the reef slopes.

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