Scientific Name: Samla riwo
Common Name: Riwo samla

Adult Size: 15 – 30 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, typically seen gliding near hydroids and soft corals
Diet: Feeds on hydroids and tiny colonial animals, using its radula to gently scrape and consume prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; reciprocal mating occurs, with delicate, coiled egg ribbons laid in protected reef areas
Fun Fact: Samla riwo’s translucent body adorned with bright orange tips and subtle white accents make it a mesmerizing find, blending delicately among the reef’s branching invertebrates.

This elegant and colorful nudibranch is a delight for macro photographers and reef explorers, adding a gentle splash of color to the intricate reef landscape.