Odontodactylus latirostris
Pink-eared Mantis Shrimp
These mantis shrimp can be found on rocky reef and rubble areas where they hide in elaborate U-shaped burrows.This species can be easily distinguished by its color patterns, especially the colorful tail. They usually stay in their burrows in the sand. They can swim very fast, especially when hunting for food. Their body size is small - about 8 cm long.
There are many different species of smashing and spearing mantis in the Lembeh strait. Smashing mantises (including the peacock mantis) often have small round shaped eyes and feed on hard shelled animals. Spearing mantises (including the giant mantis) have large peanut shaped eyes and feed on soft bodied animals such as fish.
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.
