Pengah Kecil

# Pengah Kecil Dive Site

Pengah Kecil, located in Batupengah near Komodo in Indonesia’s Flores Sea, offers an exceptional diving experience for intermediate to advanced divers. This site features dramatic underwater topography with steep walls and rocky formations that create a visually stunning seascape.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, particularly soft corals and sea fans, along the reef structures. The site is renowned for its abundant marine life, including large pelagic species such as reef sharks, trevally, and barracuda, especially during incoming currents. Smaller reef residents include nudibranchs, groupers, and schools of colorful reef fish.

Depth ranges from 12 to 40+ meters, with the most interesting features between 15-35 meters. Strong currents are common, making this site suitable for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. Visibility typically ranges from 10-25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

The challenging conditions and rich biodiversity make Pengah Kecil a premier destination for divers seeking adventure in Komodo’s world-class diving waters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Psammogobius pisinnus Psammogobius pisinnus zahnerphoto

Giant Trevally Caranx ignobilis laradani

Melibe megaceras Melibe megaceras jim-anderson

Sakuraeolis kirembosa Sakuraeolis kirembosa jim-anderson

Common Lionfish Pterois volitans roxylaz

Broadclub Cuttlefish Ascarosepion latimanus simonjpierce

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)