Scientific Name: Trapania sp.
Common Name: Unidentified trapania

Adult Size: 10 – 20 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, often found gliding over sponges and bryozoans
Diet: Specialized feeder on tiny entoprocts that live on sponges and bryozoans, using its radula to gently scrape and consume prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, laying delicate, coiled egg ribbons in hidden reef areas
Fun Fact: Trapania sp.1 is a master of camouflage, blending perfectly with the reef’s delicate textures while its elegant yellow and black-tipped appendages dance in the currents!

This subtle and fascinating nudibranch is a true delight for macro photographers and keen-eyed reef explorers, adding a hint of mystery to the reef’s hidden wonders.