Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Harlequin sweetlip juvenile
Hide among coral, coral rubble and under crevices of protected coastal bays. Its specific undulating movement and colour pattern serve as a protection to the young fish. Both colour and movement mimic a poisonous flatworm and should deter potential predators. Solitary species, territorial as a juvenile.
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.
