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Indonesia

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Explore Indonesia

Indonesia, an enchanting archipelago of over 17,500 islands, offers a diving experience like no other with its stunning diversity and vibrant marine life. Known as the world's second richest country in terms of biodiversity, its waters are teeming with a kaleidoscope of creatures, from majestic manta rays and elusive pygmy seahorses to vibrant nudibranchs and graceful sea turtles. The coral reefs here boast an array of colors and forms, creating an underwater tapestry that's a paradise for divers and marine enthusiasts alike.

From the dramatic walls of Bunaken to the eerie shipwrecks of Tulamben, Indonesia caters to all diving preferences. Dive environments range from gentle shore dives to thrilling deep-sea explorations, often accessible via boat or liveaboard trips that provide an immersive experience. Seasonal variations bring unique opportunities; witness the awe-inspiring gathering of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay or the schooling hammerheads in the Banda Sea. Each dive site offers its own surprises, making Indonesia a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, Cir, Plus
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff & Hotel Staff / Tipping is appreciated in hotels and tourist restaurants; often a service charge is included in bills.
Currency
IDR
Dial Code
+62
Electricity
230 V / 50 Hz
Time
UTC+7 to UTC+9

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Indonesia

Indonesia's marine life is rich and diverse, offering encounters with numerous reef fish like clownfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, commonly seen around coral reefs year-round. This region, part of the Coral Triangle, boasts over 2,000 species of fish, making it a diver's paradise.

Seasonal highlights include the chance to see manta rays, particularly around Nusa Penida and Komodo National Park, typically sighted between May and November. Green and hawksbill turtles frequent areas such as the Gili Islands, often spotted during most months. Shark species like the whitetip and blacktip reef sharks are also common, with higher encounters in regions like Raja Ampat, especially during the dry season from October to April.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Green Turtle

Green Turtle

121k Sightings
J
5.3k
F
5.1k
M
6.8k
A
8.5k
M
10k
J
11k
J
15k
A
17k
S
16k
O
14k
N
7.4k
D
5.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

75k Sightings
J
3.9k
F
3.7k
M
5k
A
5.8k
M
6.6k
J
6.5k
J
8.1k
A
9.2k
S
8.8k
O
8.2k
N
5.2k
D
4k
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

73k Sightings
J
3.1k
F
3.3k
M
4.2k
A
5.1k
M
6.2k
J
6.6k
J
9.6k
A
10k
S
9.2k
O
7.7k
N
4.2k
D
3.2k
Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray

38k Sightings
J
1.5k
F
1.8k
M
2.5k
A
3k
M
3.6k
J
3.4k
J
4k
A
4.9k
S
4.9k
O
4k
N
2.4k
D
1.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

30k Sightings
J
1.4k
F
1.4k
M
2k
A
2.2k
M
2.5k
J
2.4k
J
3.3k
A
4k
S
3.8k
O
3.4k
N
1.9k
D
1.6k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

27k Sightings
J
1.4k
F
1.6k
M
2.1k
A
2.5k
M
2.3k
J
2k
J
2.6k
A
3k
S
3.3k
O
3.1k
N
1.8k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

22k Sightings
J
1k
F
1.2k
M
1.6k
A
1.7k
M
1.8k
J
1.9k
J
2.4k
A
2.8k
S
2.9k
O
2.2k
N
1.4k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

6.2k Sightings
J
134
F
104
M
209
A
318
M
590
J
771
J
798
A
1.1k
S
1k
O
722
N
294
D
168
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

5.1k Sightings
J
248
F
340
M
432
A
378
M
406
J
373
J
414
A
601
S
718
O
609
N
351
D
251
Ocean Sunfish

Ocean Sunfish

4.6k Sightings
J
14
F
51
M
57
A
135
M
191
J
163
J
590
A
1.2k
S
1.3k
O
745
N
89
D
52

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

119k Sightings
J
5.8k
F
5.7k
M
7.6k
A
8.7k
M
10k
J
11k
J
14k
A
15k
S
14k
O
13k
N
8.2k
D
6.4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

89k Sightings
J
4.4k
F
4.3k
M
5.5k
A
6.1k
M
7.3k
J
8k
J
11k
A
12k
S
11k
O
9.5k
N
6.1k
D
4.7k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

85k Sightings
J
3.9k
F
3.8k
M
5.2k
A
6.3k
M
7.4k
J
8k
J
10k
A
11k
S
10k
O
9k
N
5.3k
D
4.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

80k Sightings
J
3.9k
F
3.8k
M
5k
A
5.7k
M
6.5k
J
7.2k
J
9.5k
A
11k
S
9.5k
O
8.6k
N
5.6k
D
4.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

77k Sightings
J
3.7k
F
3.6k
M
5k
A
5.9k
M
6.8k
J
7.2k
J
9k
A
9.7k
S
9.1k
O
8.2k
N
5.3k
D
4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

75k Sightings
J
3.6k
F
3.6k
M
4.9k
A
5.5k
M
6.3k
J
6.6k
J
8.7k
A
9.6k
S
8.9k
O
8.1k
N
5.2k
D
4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

68k Sightings
J
3k
F
3.1k
M
4k
A
4.9k
M
5.7k
J
6.3k
J
7.9k
A
9.3k
S
8.5k
O
7.6k
N
4.6k
D
3.4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

67k Sightings
J
3.5k
F
3.4k
M
4.4k
A
5k
M
5.5k
J
6.1k
J
7.8k
A
8.5k
S
7.5k
O
6.8k
N
4.6k
D
3.5k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

58k Sightings
J
2.6k
F
2.6k
M
3.6k
A
4.5k
M
5k
J
5.5k
J
6.8k
A
7.9k
S
7.3k
O
6k
N
3.6k
D
2.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

53k Sightings
J
2.6k
F
2.6k
M
3.5k
A
3.9k
M
4.6k
J
4.9k
J
6.1k
A
6.6k
S
6.2k
O
5.6k
N
3.7k
D
2.8k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

51k Sightings
J
2.6k
F
2.3k
M
3.1k
A
3.5k
M
4.3k
J
4.6k
J
6.1k
A
6.9k
S
6.1k
O
5.4k
N
3.6k
D
2.8k
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

49k Sightings
J
1.8k
F
2.1k
M
3.1k
A
3.5k
M
4.5k
J
4.6k
J
5.9k
A
6.8k
S
6.4k
O
5.6k
N
2.9k
D
2.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

47k Sightings
J
2.1k
F
2.2k
M
2.9k
A
3.7k
M
4.4k
J
4.5k
J
5.8k
A
5.9k
S
5.6k
O
4.8k
N
2.7k
D
2.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

47k Sightings
J
2.2k
F
2.2k
M
2.7k
A
3.5k
M
4.2k
J
4.4k
J
5.6k
A
6.1k
S
5.5k
O
5k
N
3k
D
2.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

43k Sightings
J
2.1k
F
2k
M
2.9k
A
3.6k
M
3.6k
J
3.9k
J
4.2k
A
4.9k
S
5k
O
4.6k
N
3.5k
D
2.4k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

37k Sightings
J
1.9k
F
1.7k
M
2.4k
A
2.8k
M
3.3k
J
3.5k
J
4.3k
A
4.7k
S
4.5k
O
3.8k
N
2.6k
D
1.9k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

34k Sightings
J
1.8k
F
1.6k
M
2k
A
2.4k
M
2.7k
J
3.2k
J
4.1k
A
4.4k
S
3.8k
O
3.5k
N
2.1k
D
1.8k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

29k Sightings
J
1.5k
F
1.5k
M
1.9k
A
2.3k
M
2.5k
J
2.8k
J
3.4k
A
3.5k
S
3.1k
O
2.7k
N
1.9k
D
1.6k
Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark

28k Sightings
J
1.2k
F
1.4k
M
2k
A
1.9k
M
2.3k
J
2.2k
J
2.9k
A
3.8k
S
3.9k
O
3k
N
1.7k
D
1.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

24k Sightings
J
1.2k
F
1.2k
M
1.6k
A
2k
M
2.2k
J
2.3k
J
2.6k
A
2.8k
S
2.8k
O
2.8k
N
1.8k
D
1.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

22k Sightings
J
1k
F
1.1k
M
1.4k
A
1.6k
M
1.9k
J
2.2k
J
2.7k
A
2.9k
S
2.6k
O
2.1k
N
1.3k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

22k Sightings
J
1.1k
F
1.2k
M
1.5k
A
1.5k
M
1.9k
J
1.9k
J
2.3k
A
2.8k
S
2.4k
O
2.3k
N
1.5k
D
1.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

22k Sightings
J
1.1k
F
1.1k
M
1.4k
A
1.5k
M
1.9k
J
2k
J
2.5k
A
2.7k
S
2.5k
O
2.2k
N
1.6k
D
1.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

18k Sightings
J
813
F
806
M
1.2k
A
1.3k
M
1.6k
J
1.7k
J
2k
A
2.4k
S
2.3k
O
2k
N
1.2k
D
966

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Cornetfish

Cornetfish

14k Sightings
J
450
F
496
M
735
A
1k
M
1.3k
J
1.4k
J
1.8k
A
2.1k
S
1.9k
O
1.7k
N
765
D
573

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

14k Sightings
J
780
F
1k
M
1.2k
A
1.2k
M
1.3k
J
1.4k
J
1.6k
A
1.8k
S
1.3k
O
1.2k
N
642
D
630

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Garfish

Garfish

13k Sightings
J
489
F
509
M
609
A
867
M
1.2k
J
1.3k
J
1.6k
A
2k
S
1.7k
O
1.3k
N
687
D
474

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

12k Sightings
J
553
F
554
M
740
A
931
M
931
J
1.1k
J
1.4k
A
1.3k
S
1.4k
O
1.3k
N
986
D
630

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

11k Sightings
J
466
F
406
M
590
A
694
M
878
J
1.1k
J
1.5k
A
1.6k
S
1.5k
O
1.2k
N
819
D
576

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

10k Sightings
J
448
F
448
M
625
A
914
M
921
J
945
J
1.2k
A
1.4k
S
1.2k
O
1.1k
N
595
D
563

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

8.8k Sightings
J
357
F
430
M
511
A
559
M
732
J
871
J
1k
A
1.3k
S
1.1k
O
1k
N
512
D
406

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

8.8k Sightings
J
418
F
321
M
458
A
604
M
703
J
723
J
1.1k
A
1.3k
S
1.1k
O
1.1k
N
625
D
371

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Tuna

Tuna

8.1k Sightings
J
218
F
249
M
448
A
411
M
591
J
611
J
1k
A
1.5k
S
1.4k
O
1k
N
380
D
290

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

7.9k Sightings
J
385
F
282
M
457
A
547
M
772
J
874
J
952
A
1k
S
873
O
781
N
507
D
410

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

Frogfish

Frogfish

7.1k Sightings
J
333
F
331
M
404
A
458
M
625
J
671
J
920
A
1.1k
S
906
O
691
N
398
D
274
Wobbegong

Wobbegong

6.8k Sightings
J
503
F
535
M
788
A
640
M
570
J
320
J
347
A
627
S
652
O
771
N
518
D
570

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Emperor

Emperor

6.6k Sightings
J
272
F
291
M
357
A
436
M
642
J
687
J
896
A
906
S
777
O
683
N
337
D
329
Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

6.3k Sightings
J
232
F
182
M
309
A
409
M
567
J
603
J
714
A
852
S
793
O
812
N
476
D
361
Leaf Scorpionfish

Leaf Scorpionfish

5.6k Sightings
J
130
F
166
M
299
A
422
M
518
J
576
J
692
A
750
S
816
O
607
N
379
D
235
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

5.4k Sightings
J
314
F
252
M
442
A
622
M
735
J
557
J
718
A
479
S
441
O
368
N
257
D
242

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

5k Sightings
J
219
F
182
M
322
A
379
M
429
J
492
J
648
A
652
S
666
O
573
N
297
D
175

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7

Pygmy Seahorse

Pygmy Seahorse

4.5k Sightings
J
212
F
231
M
409
A
336
M
398
J
387
J
417
A
445
S
580
O
495
N
346
D
249

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

3.8k Sightings
J
123
F
125
M
224
A
289
M
259
J
324
J
448
A
583
S
557
O
490
N
274
D
151

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

Hard Corals

Hard Corals

3.8k Sightings
J
1
F
2
M
3
A
244
M
352
J
553
J
618
A
780
S
675
O
542
N
73
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Soft Corals

Soft Corals

3.6k Sightings
J
1
F
1
M
3
A
234
M
297
J
525
J
592
A
727
S
660
O
475
N
70
D
0
Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait

3.1k Sightings
J
56
F
110
M
149
A
187
M
164
J
262
J
408
A
494
S
521
O
458
N
197
D
47

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