Rhinecanthus verrucosus

Blackpatch Triggerfish

Brownish upper body with a white underside, a tapering dark bar through the eye, and a large black spot on the lower body. Three rows of black dots are present at the base of the tail. Found in seagrass beds, coral areas, and rubble zones, at depths of up to 20 meters.

Best Time of The Year

All year

Remarks

Body size up to 23 cm in length. and like to hide inside a rock

Frequency of Sightings

Rare

Often

Habitat

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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.

Other Critters in The Habitat

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