Scientific Name: Phyllidiella zeylanica
Common Name: Ceylon phyllidiella

Adult Size: 20 – 50 mm
Depth Range: 5 – 30 m
Biotope / Habitat: Coral reef slopes and rocky outcrops, often seen gliding over sponges and encrusting corals
Diet: Sponge feeder, using its radula to gently scrape and consume sponge tissue for nourishment and chemical defense
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; mates reciprocally, with small, coiled egg ribbons laid in protected reef areas
Fun Fact: Phyllidiella zeylanica is easily recognized by its grey to pinkish body adorned with black longitudinal stripes and scattered white tubercles, creating a stunning and elegant reef presence.

This beautifully patterned nudibranch is a favorite for macro photographers and reef explorers alike, gliding across sponge-rich slopes with subtle but striking elegance.