Allogalathea elegans
Crinoid squat lobster
This species lives inside the arms of crinoids (feather stars) for protection. It adopts the colour pattern of its host by repositioning chromatophores (pigment cells) in its carapace. It feeds on plankton collected from the arms of its host.
Best Time of The Year
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks
1- 12 m depth, size up to 2 cm. Females are larger than males.
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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