Chromodoris nudibranch

Chromodoris magnifica

Sighting evidence at Siladen Island, Manado

One of North Sulawesi's most photographed nudibranchs, Chromodoris magnifica displays vivid white, red, and black banding that advertises its toxicity to predators — the coloration mimics the chemistry of the sponges it eats. Nudibranch diversity at Siladen is exceptional; the island's rubble and low-profile coral gardens support dozens of species simultaneously, making it one of the most reliable nudibranch diving locations in the Coral Triangle.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Chromodoris nudibranch

Evidence at this site

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