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Deep diver about a meter behind the Indonesian coelacanth (Latimeria menadoensis) discovered at a depth of 144 m in North Maluku, Indonesia. Image credit: Alexis Chappuis.

Scientists Capture Rare Images of Indonesian Coelacanth

Aug 18, 2025 by Natali Anderson

First discovered in 1997 and described as a new species two years later, the Indonesian coelacanth (Latimeria menadoensis) is one of two living species...