Scientific Name: Sagaminopteron psychedelicum
Common Name: Psychedelic sagaminopteron

Adult Size: 5 – 10 mm
Depth Range: 1 – 15 m
Biotope / Habitat: Sandy and silty bottoms of coral reefs, often near algae and rubble patches
Diet: Likely feeds on small invertebrates or diatoms, though its exact diet is not well documented
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying tiny, coiled egg ribbons on sand or rubble substrates
Fun Fact: Sagaminopteron psychedelicum lives up to its name — its small, transparent body is covered in swirling, psychedelic patterns of neon orange, purple, and blue, making it a spectacular find for macro photographers!

This tiny but dazzling sea slug drifts gently across sandy patches and rubble zones, a vivid splash of color in the sun-dappled reef shallows.