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.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
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.