Acreichthys tomentosus
Bristle-tail filefish
Solitary or in pairs. Shelters among reef, sponge and sea grass beds. Often found head facing down, blending into the surrounding environment by elaborate colour and pattern changes. Colour patterns and in shades of green, brown and white colour with numerous skin flaps on its body.
Best Time of The Year
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks
up to 25m depth.
Frequency of Sightings
Rare
Often
Habitat
mixed
Coral
Sand & rubble
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

Sand & Rubble

Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.

Coral

Coral

Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.

mixed

Mixed

With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.

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