Scientific Name: Glossodoris sp.
Common Name: Unidentified glossodoris nudibranch
Adult Size: 20 – 50 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reefs and rubble slopes, usually near sponges which serve as both food and habitat
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its specialized radula to extract nutrients from specific sponge species
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying coiled egg ribbons in hidden crevices on the reef
Fun Fact: Glossodoris sp.3’s unique color patterns and delicate mantle edges hint at a species yet to be fully described by science — a thrilling discovery for divers and marine biologists!
With its undulating mantle and distinctive color banding, this undescribed nudibranch is a stunning example of reef biodiversity. Its subtle elegance and sponge-based diet make it a captivating resident of coral reefs.