Rhinomuraena quaesita
Ribbon eel
Solitary. Lives in elaborate sandy burrows coated with mucus to protect its scaleless skin. Can rarely be seen free-swimming. Easily recognised by its expanded nostrils. Ribbon eels are androgenous, they start off as males and later change sex. Juveniles are jet black, males bright blue and females bright yellow.
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.
