Scientific Name: Doris sp.
Common Name: Doris dorid

Adult Size: 20 – 50 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Found on rocky reefs and coral rubble in shallow to moderate depths, often near sponges and algal mats
Diet: Primarily feeds on sponges, using its rasping radula to scrape and consume its prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally and lays flat, spiral egg ribbons in hidden reef crevices
Fun Fact: Doris sp.1 is an as-yet undescribed species, making each encounter with it a rare opportunity to observe marine biodiversity in action.

This striking dorid nudibranch is typically pale to bright yellow, with a broad, flattened mantle and a spongy texture that blends seamlessly with the reef floor. It’s a mystery waiting to be unraveled by keen-eyed divers and marine biologists!