Scientific Name: Hexabranchus lacer var. B
Common Name: Variant B Spanish dancer

Adult Size: 20 – 60 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 40 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, typically in areas with abundant sponges and coral rubble
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its radula to consume sponge tissue for nutrition and chemical defense
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; reciprocal mating occurs, with ribbon-like egg masses laid in sheltered reef crevices
Fun Fact: Hexabranchus lacer var. B is a rarely seen color variant of the “Spanish dancer,” with distinct color patterns and textures that differentiate it from the typical Hexabranchus lacer.

This variant boasts a mesmerizing appearance, with bold coloration and undulating mantle edges that flutter gracefully as it moves — a truly special find for divers lucky enough to spot it!