Scientific Name: Dermatobranchus rodmani
Common Name: Rodman’s dermatobranchus

Adult Size: 15 – 30 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 40 m
Biotope / Habitat: Found on sandy and rubble slopes, near coral reefs and in algal beds, often in sheltered reef environments
Diet: Specialized feeder on soft corals and octocorals, using its sensitive oral veil to detect and consume prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, and lays flat, coiled egg ribbons hidden among rubble or algae
Fun Fact: Dermatobranchus rodmani’s cream-colored body with faint brown lines and tiny white bumps helps it blend seamlessly into the reef floor, making it an expert in camouflage.

This subtly colored slug is a true master of reef living, perfectly adapted to blend in and feed on soft coral prey. Keen divers can spot it gliding gently over the reef floor, leaving a faint trail behind.