Asthenosoma varium
Fire Urchin
This species is have colorful body in big size and it’s venomous spines cost burning sting. Intense pain can last about 15 minute to several hours after penetration of the spines into the skin But the sting doesn’t left mark on skin. It is fast moving species and difficult to find but usually they are at 20 m until 40 m in day time but in night they move to the shallow part. They mostly became a host for some crustacean.
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.