Diana’s Chromodoris

Diana’s Chromodoris

Chromodoris dianae

A tiny reef jewel, this nudibranch looks like it’s wearing a delicate, hand-painted gown. Its translucent white body is streaked with irregular black lines and dotted with tiny black spots, each detail adding to its intricate design. The edges of its mantle glow with a bright orange trim, while its frilly gills and antenna-like rhinophores are tipped in fiery yellow-orange, popping vividly against its pale canvas.

• Size: Up to 40 mm
• Range: West Pacific; reported from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Borneo
• Habitat / Depth: Coral reefs and rocky outcrops, typically found at depths of 1–30 m
• Diet: Feeds on sponges, including Cacospongia mycofijiensis and Petrosaspongia nigra.