Cyprinocirrhites polyactis
Lyretail Hawkfish
The Lyretail Hawkfish has numerous short filaments at the tips of each dorsal spine, a greatly elongated first dorsal ray arising from the middle of the dorsal fin, long lower pectoral rays, and a lunate caudal fin with filamentous upper and lower rays. Its coloration ranges from pink to brown. It differs from other Australian hawkfishes by its shorter snout and lunate caudal fin, and although it resembles tropical fairy basslets in appearance and behaviour, it can be distinguished by the long first dorsal ray projecting from the dorsal fin.
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.
