Scientific Name: Tubulophilinopsis reticulata
Common Name: Reticulated tubulophilinopsis

Adult Size: 20 – 50 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Sandy and silty bottoms near coral reefs, often gliding over algae and rubble patches
Diet: Carnivorous; preys on small invertebrates, using its radula and powerful jaws to grasp and consume them
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, with small, coiled egg ribbons laid on sandy or rubble substrates
Fun Fact: Tubulophilinopsis reticulata is easily recognized by its elegant reticulated pattern of light lines over a light brown body, creating a net-like design that camouflages it perfectly against the reef floor.

This elegant and quietly predatory slug blends seamlessly with the sandy and algae-covered reef landscape, making it a true hidden gem for macro photographers and keen-eyed divers.