Scientific Name: Goniobranchus cavae
Common Name: Cavae’s goniobranchus

Adult Size: 20 – 40 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, often seen crawling on sponges and encrusting corals
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its radula to consume sponge tissue for nutrition and chemical defense
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; reciprocal mating occurs, with fine, spiral-shaped egg ribbons laid in sheltered reef areas
Fun Fact: Goniobranchus cavae’s creamy white mantle with purple spots and a striking white edge makes it a vivid and unmistakable find on any tropical reef.

This vibrantly patterned nudibranch is a true gem of the coral reef, gliding gracefully over sponge-covered surfaces. Its eye-catching colors and gentle undulations make it a favorite of macro photographers and reef explorers.