Scientific Name: Tenellia sp.
Common Name: Unidentified tenellia

Adult Size: 5 – 15 mm
Depth Range: 3 – 25 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rubble zones, typically seen gliding on or near hydroids and small encrusting invertebrates
Diet: Specialized feeder on hydroids, using its radula to gently scrape and consume tiny polyps
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; reciprocal mating occurs, with delicate, coiled egg ribbons laid in sheltered reef areas
Fun Fact: Tenellia sp.2 is a master of disguise, its small size and subtle, transparent cerata with vivid tips helping it blend perfectly into the hydroid colonies it calls home!

This tiny and elegant nudibranch is a true delight for macro photographers and keen-eyed divers, its bright cerata tips adding a subtle splash of color to the reef’s quiet corners.