Scientific Name: Hypselodoris maridadilus
Common Name: Maridadilus hypselodoris

Adult Size: 20 – 40 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, typically near sponges which it grazes on for nourishment
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its radula to carefully scrape and consume sponge tissue, absorbing chemical defenses
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; reciprocal mating occurs, with delicate, coiled egg ribbons laid in sheltered reef crevices
Fun Fact: Hypselodoris maridadilus’s distinctive white body adorned with thin, vibrant purple lines and bright orange gills make it a photographer’s delight on any tropical reef!

This elegantly marked nudibranch glides effortlessly over the reef’s sponge-laden surfaces, a true splash of color and refinement against the coral backdrop.