Mahidolia mystacina
Flagfin Shrimpgoby
A small goby fish that lives in symbiosis with pistol shrimp on muddy or sandy seabeds in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its elongated first dorsal fin that resembles a flag and is often called the Flagfin Prawn Goby or Smiling Goby because of the shape of its mouth, often seen around burrows with its shrimp.
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.