Diagramma pictum
Spotted Painted Sweetlips
This species have progress changing color from juvenile until adult. At juvenile the base color are white and have black wide stripes from upper until lower body. At the lower part near the eye have yellow color and it swim with vigorous side to side motion. Mostly can be found at rocks or sandy area. When it starting to be an adult it has a silvery base color with dusky yellow spot at the dorsal and at the tail fins have a dark spots. The adult body size is can be up to 94 cm.
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.
