Scientific Name: Chromodoris cf. strigata
Common Name: Striped chromodoris nudibranch

Adult Size: 20 – 40 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Found in coral reef environments, especially among sponges and rocky outcrops where it feeds and lays eggs
Diet: Feeds primarily on sponges, from which it also absorbs toxins for chemical defense
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates by reciprocal copulation. Eggs are laid in coiled, ribbon-like masses on hard substrates
Fun Fact: Chromodoris cf. strigata’s vibrant blue and black stripes warn predators of its toxic defenses — a classic example of aposematic coloration in nudibranchs.

This striking nudibranch is instantly recognizable by its electric blue body with bold black stripes and bright yellow-orange edges. A graceful reef dweller, it glides effortlessly over corals in search of tasty sponges.