Phenacovolva birostris
Double-snouted Spindle Cowries
Allied cowries, which are found on various gorgonians and other soft corals such as sea whips or on the brightly coloured Dendronepthya sp. Posses Elongated shell of various colours and with distinctly coloured mantle mimicking the colour of its host, sometimes even acquiring false polyps of its host.
Best Time of The Year
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks
3-20 m depth, length up to 4 cm.
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.

Looking for a Specific Critter?

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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