Verco’s Nudibranch

Tambja verconis

The Verco’s Nudibranch is a showstopper on the reef, with a velvety deep yellow-green body boldly striped with electric-blue lines. Its rhinophores and gill structures glow with the same neon blue, standing out like beacons against the golden body. The contrast of shimmering cobalt and rich yellow makes it one of the most dazzling nudibranchs to encounter.

• Size: Up to 100 mm
• Range: Indo-Pacific; commonly reported around southern Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
• Habitat / Depth: Found on rocky reefs, sponges, and coral rubble; usually shallow to mid-depths (5–30 m)
• Diet: Specializes on bryozoans and certain sessile invertebrates