Lembeh: Masters of disguise

In the wide expanses of the sandy bottom area with little cover to spare, the survival of many of the marine residents of Lembeh depend on their mastery of camouflage to escape predators. Try to spot them here.

seahorse

Seahorse hiding in similarly-coloured soft coral, Rojas.

ornate ghostpipefish

Ornate ghostpipefish disappears into the coral, Hairball.

cuttlefish

This cuttlefish matches the colour and texture of the sandy bottom, Pantai Perigi.

juvenile cuttlefish

This juvenile cuttlefish blends into its surroundings, Jahir 1.

crinoid shrimp

The crinoid shrimp has markings like its host, Nudi Retreat.

stonefish

This stonefish's only giveaway is its red mouth, Jahir 1.

soft anemone crab

Soft anemone crab, Police Pier.