Pristicon trimaculatus
Threespot cardinalfish
This species has a pale red to silver body with darkish scale centers. There is a darkish spot on the gill cover and two smaller spots on the tail base. Also, there is a ragged band below first and second dorsal fins with a saddle in between. Lives solitary or in pairs in reef areas, 3 - 15 m depth.
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.