Scientific Name: Glossodoris cincta
Common Name: No widely used common name

Adult Size: 25 – 60 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m; typically seen on patch reefs in the open or beneath coral rubble
Biotope / Habitat: Prefers coral-rich environments, reef slopes, and rocky substrates. Often found crawling slowly over sponges and encrusting organisms, where it feeds
Diet: Specialized sponge feeder; like other Glossodoris species, it consumes specific sponges and incorporates defensive chemicals from them into its tissues
Reproduction: Simultaneous hermaphrodite; mating occurs when two individuals align side-to-side. Produces elegant, ruffled egg ribbons—often white, yellow, or pale cream—attached to hard substrate

Elegant, smooth, and beautifully patterned, Glossodoris cincta is a delight for macro enthusiasts. Its gentle movements and vivid mantle details make it an excellent subject for close-up photography on any tropical reef dive.