Hippocampus trimaculatus
Three-spot Seahorse
Found living in gravel or sandy bottoms area. It is recognized from other sea horse species by three spot on trunk rings and distinctive sharp, hook-like spines on either side of their throat and above their eyes. Its body color varies from orange, brown, black and some individuals have zebra-striped pattern.
DIVE SITES
Types of Habitats
Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site
Sand & Rubble
Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.
Coral
Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.
Mixed
With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.
Other Critters in The Habitat
Bubble Coral Shrimp
Vir philippinensis
Orange-dashed Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
Reticulate Stargazer
Uranoscopus sp.