Orchid Island (Lanyu)
An indigenous Tao island in the remote Bashi Channel, between Taiwan and the Philippines, with unique fishing traditions.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
25 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
April-October
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
50 USD / dive
An indigenous Tao island in the remote Bashi Channel, between Taiwan and the Philippines, with unique fishing traditions.
Location
See on the interactive map48 species documented in Orchid Island (Lanyu)
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
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
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Ecosystem
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