Hippocampus trimaculatus

Three-spot Seahorse

Found living in gravel or sandy bottoms area. It is recognized from other sea horse species by three spot on trunk rings and distinctive sharp, hook-like spines on either side of their throat and above their eyes. Its body color varies from orange, brown, black and some individuals have zebra-striped pattern.

Best Time of The Year

All year around

Remarks

Body size up to 17 cm, 10-40 m depth.

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.

Other Critters in The Habitat

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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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