Pterapogon kauderni
Banggai cardinal fish
Usually found in large numbers among branching corals on shallow reefs. Juveniles can be often seen hiding among sea urchin spines or in anemones. The lack of corals at many of Lembeh divesites forces this species to inhabit large anemones rather than corals. It is a male brooding species. Female deposits large eggs into the male's mouth where the young hatch and remain for some time.
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.
