Nudibranch (Chromodoris)
Chromodoris willani
Sighting evidence at Teluk Dalam, Redang Island
The rubble and coral-rubble transition zones at Teluk Dalam support exceptional nudibranch diversity, with Chromodoris willani and related species crawling across sponge surfaces in search of their specific prey sponge. Their vivid colouration is aposematic, advertising chemical defences sequestered from the sponges they eat. Patient macro divers regularly document dozens of nudibranch species on a single dive at Teluk Dalam, making it one of Malaysia's finest sites for opisthobranch observation.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Nudibranch (Chromodoris) is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.