Abdopus aculeatus

Algae Octopus

This octopus is very well camouflaged around rubble areas. It is gray to brown and sometimes greenish; it displays a muted color and skin texture but occasionally shows dark and light banding on its arms. It can be found during the day but sometimes also on night dives. Size of arms is up to 30cm

Best Time of The Year

All Year Around

Remarks

Use to be found on Lembeh Rersort House Reef

Frequency of Sightings

Rare

Often

Habitat

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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

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