Nudibranch (Variable)
Chromodoris elisabethina
Sighting evidence at Manko Maru, Rabaul
The sponge-rich hull of the Manko Maru hosts a high diversity of nudibranch species, with Chromodoris elisabethina among the most frequently photographed for its vivid electric blue and white patterning. These shell-less molluscs feed on specific sponge species and their presence signals a mature, encrusted habitat typical of wrecks older than several decades. Night dives on the Manko Maru regularly reveal species not visible by day, including several cryptic dorid nudibranchs feeding actively in the dark.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Nudibranch (Variable) is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.