Galathea sp.
Galathea squat lobster
Galathea called squad lobster because it had an abdomen bent up under the body just like lobster. It also had a long chelipeds that resemble a lobsters antenna. The chelipeds is slender and use as walking-legs that elongate, the chelipeds also uses for transferring food to the mouth. Galathea always have their abdomen bent up under its body and the last pair of legs can be used for cleaning the respiratory chamber.
Best Time of The Year
All year round
Remarks
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Frequency of Sightings
Rare
Often
Habitat
mixed
Coral
Sand & rubble
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

Sand & Rubble

Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.

Coral

Coral

Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.

mixed

Mixed

With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.

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