Eurypegasus draconis
Pegasus sea moth
They are usually found in pairs, walking on their modified pectoral fins along sand and rubble. You can often observe them stirring up the sediment with their fins and feeding on small crustaceans hiding underneath the sand. Unusual critter, relative to the seahorse family. It can be mistaken for the Slender sea moth, which is quite rare, but also occasionally seen in Lembeh. Pegasus sea moth has a chubbier body and thicker snout.
Best Time of The Year
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks
Often in pairs
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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