A small island near the Malaysian border, known as the Maldives of Thailand for its turquoise water.
Depth
5–25 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
November-April
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
A small island near the Malaysian border, known as the Maldives of Thailand for its turquoise water.
Location
See on the interactive map55 species documented in Koh Lipe
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Caballito de mar amarillo
Hippocampus kuda
Ecosystem
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