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Maldivian sponge snail

Scientific name: Coriocella hibyae

Size: Up to 4 inches

Color: Black

Distinguishing feature: Black (sometimes bluish) with very dark black spots. 5 dorsal fingerings.

Where did we see it: Thailand, Maldives

Maldivian sponge snail of Maldives

Maldivian sponge snail

Scientific name: Coriocella hibyae

Size: Up to 4 inches

Color: Black

Distinguishing feature: Black (sometimes bluish) with very dark black spots. 5 dorsal fingerings.

Where did we see it: Thailand, Maldives

In detail

Very present in the Maldives from where it takes its name, it can be found in the Andaman Sea, Indonesia or the Philippines. We have also seen it in Thailand, but it is extremely rare.

We see it move from time to time, but it's true that when she wants to hide she remains motionless, so she looks like a soft coral

Very little data is present today on its diet, even if it seems to eat ascidians.

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