Antennarius striatus
Hairy frogfish
Found on coral and rocky reefs as well as on sandy, muddy and weedy bottoms. Colour can vary from white to yellow, orange or brown, with prominent darker stripes across the body. It can grow numerous skin flaps, which give this frogfish its common name. Can be confused with similar A. hispidus, but has more profound stripes and worm-like shaped lure. Solitary.
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.
