Scientific Name: Gymnodoris sp.
Common Name: Unidentified yellow-dotted Gymnodoris

Adult Size: 10 – 25 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and sandy rubble areas, gliding over rubble and sand while hunting for prey
Diet: Carnivorous; preys on other nudibranchs and small invertebrates, using its powerful jaws and radula to capture and consume prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying small, spiral-shaped egg ribbons in protected reef areas
Fun Fact: Gymnodoris sp.3’s white to transparent body speckled with tiny yellow dots is a beautiful yet subtle warning of its predatory lifestyle!

This elegant nudibranch blends seamlessly with the reef’s shifting light, its delicate appearance belying its role as a stealthy hunter. Its tiny yellow dots add a soft, sunny touch to its translucent body, making it a unique find for divers.