Identification:
This flatworm features a smooth, broad, and elongated body with a rich dark maroon coloration. Its centered surface is colored with a plain color, and the margins of the body are delicately edged in a pale, translucent border white/yellow/black lined. The anterior end has slightly pointed pseudotentacles, typical of the genus Pseudoceros. Though its pattern is subtle compared to other species, its velvety appearance and color contrast make it a striking find on coral rubble.

Size: Up to 3 cm in length.

Habitat:
Usually found crawling over dead coral, rubble, or encrusted reef structures. It prefers well-lit reef zones with plenty of surfaces to explore.

Depth Range: 5 – 25 meters

Diet:
Like other Pseudoceros, it likely feeds on sessile invertebrates, particularly colonial ascidians, using an extendable pharynx to externally digest and absorb nutrients.

Reproduction:
A simultaneous hermaphrodite, it engages in reciprocal mating, often through a process known as penis fencing. After mating, it lays egg masses that hatch into free-swimming larvae before settling on the reef to grow into adults.

Fun Fact:
Though less flamboyant than some of its relatives, this species’ understated speckled elegance offers excellent camouflage among coral debris, making it a delightful surprise for sharp-eyed divers.