Scientific Name: Hypselodoris maculosa
Common Name: Spotted hypselodoris

Adult Size: 20 – 40 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky slopes, typically near sponges which it feeds upon
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its radula to gently scrape and consume sponge tissue for nutrition and chemical defense
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying delicate, coiled egg ribbons on hard reef surfaces
Fun Fact: Hypselodoris maculosa is famous for its white/orange body covered in brown to purple spots and its bright white/orange gills and rhinophores, making it a true reef highlight!

This charming nudibranch’s smooth, white mantle and contrasting dark spots make it a stunning sight for divers and underwater photographers alike, adding a splash of style to the reef.