Hippocampus bargibanti
Bargibanti Pygmy Seahorse
A small species that lives on gorgonian sea fans of the Muricella genus. Its body is covered with tubercles matching the color of its host—typically yellow, red, pink, orange, or purple—providing excellent camouflage. Found at depths of 15 to 40 meters.
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.
