Scientific name: Phyllidiella rosans
Size: Up to 2 inches
Color: Black and pink usually, found black and green here in Maldives
Distinguishing feature: Pink / green tubers forming separate lines of black lines all the way down the body
Where did we see it: Maldives
Scientific name: Phyllidiella rosans
Size: Up to 2 inches
Color: Black and pink usually, found black and green here in Maldives
Distinguishing feature: Pink / green tubers forming separate lines of black lines all the way down the body
Where did we see it: Maldives
The gills are not visible, they are hidden by the coat on both sides of the foot.
This species feeds on sponges.
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!