Paraploactis kagoshimensis
Phantom Velvetfish
Found on sandy bottoms, usually hiding under pieces of rubble, detritus or sessile invertebrates. It has a small compressed body with knobs rather than spines on its head. Colour is usually velvet, brown or black but can be also orange. Can be mistaken for Lembeh velvet fist, but lacks the small orange spot behind gills.
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.
