Plectropomus laevis
Black Saddle Coral Grouper
This species have two variation tor the pale variation the pale one and dark variation but the size is almost the same up to 125 cm. For the pale variation have white base color and 4 black saddle along the body and also black band above the eye and have yellow fin. For the dark variation body color and 3-4 dark bars along the body.small dark edge blue spots on head body and fin.
Best Time of The Year
All year round
Remarks
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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.

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