Scientific Name: Marionia sp.
Common Name: Unidentified Marionia

Adult Size: 20 – 50 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky rubble zones, typically seen gliding over soft corals and encrusting invertebrates
Diet: Feeds on soft corals and other cnidarians, using its radula to gently scrape and consume prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying fine, coiled egg ribbons in protected reef areas
Fun Fact: Marionia sp.1 is a master of disguise, with its wavy cerata and soft coral-mimicking appearance making it nearly invisible to all but the most careful observers!

This subtle yet captivating nudibranch blends seamlessly with the textures and colors of the reef’s soft corals, adding a mysterious beauty to coral gardens.