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.
Best Time of The Year
All Year Round
Remarks
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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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