Paracanthurus hepatus
Palette Surgeonfish
This species is the most famous kind because it is easily can be identified by the unique blue color, with wide black stripe and have a bright yellow tail. The adult are a shy species and they like to hide at coral crevices and they like to swim at current area so they can feed some zooplankton. The juvenile mostly stay at branching coral like Acropora or Pocillopora so they can shelter. The size can be up to 31 cm for adult.
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.
