Chaetodon auriga
Threadfin butterflyfish
This species has a white body with a chevron pattern. The rear body and tail is yellow. There is a spot on rear dorsal fin and the dorsal fin usually trails a thread-like filament. Lives solitary, in pairs or forms small groups in reef areas, 1 - 40 m depth.
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.