Ctenogobiops pomastictus

Gold-speckled shrimp goby

This species has a whitish body with brown elliptical spots encircled by tiny blue spots on their body and a white spot on the pectoral fin. It also has a smaller orange spot between elliptical spots on side. Lives in rubble or sandy areas, 2 - 10 m depth. Share its burrow with shrimp.

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Frequency of Sightings

Rare

Often

Habitat

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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.

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