Scientific Name: Goniobranchus conchyliatus
Common Name: Conchyliatus goniobranchus

Adult Size: 20 – 40 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, often gliding over sponges and encrusting corals
Diet: Primarily feeds on sponges, using a specialized radula to extract nutrients and chemical defenses
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying coiled, spiral-shaped egg ribbons in safe crevices on the reef
Fun Fact: Goniobranchus conchyliatus is famed for its bright red or orange under mantle and white mantle, making it a vibrant gem of the reef.

This stunning nudibranch glides gracefully over sponges, its intense coloration a beacon for keen-eyed divers and photographers exploring tropical coral reefs.