Canthigaster compressa
Fingerprint Toby
Base body colour of pale brown, dark spots below the dorsal fin, , wavy white to blue and green lines cover the body. Orange tail with bluish bars. The size is up to 9 cm. Found in coral habitats, as well as around structures such as harbours and wharf pilings.
Best Time of The Year
All Year Round
Remarks
Depth range of 2 - 25m, size up to 9cm.
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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You can speak with the guides about the favorite critters you wish to see or search for critters in our dive site map.

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