Stenopus tenuirostris
Violet Banded Boxer Shrimp
Combination color of yellow for the base and red and white banded. Start from center to the head had fully violet color. Usually found in pairs, and this species is very shy mostly found under a covered area or cracks. During the spawning season the eggs stalks that attach the blue eggs to the female are visible through the dorsal carapace.
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.
