10 Amazing Nudibranch

If you have spent any amount of time on Underwater Clicks it should be clear that we are a little bit nuts about nudibranchs! We love these little critters! Whilst talking to fellow divers sharing photos post dive we are often asked What are your favourite Nudibranchs, or What are the most amazing sea slugs we have found? So, here it is, The exclusively curated selection of the TOP 10 Amazing Nudibranchs we have discovered and photographed. Enjoy.

: Mexichromis mutituberculata is a vibrant sea slug with numerous tubercles on its body. It’s known for its remarkable ability to feed on toxic sponge species and retain their toxins for its own defense.

: Flabellina robrolineata is a striking, colorful sea slug with branched cerata. Unique to this species is its ability to incorporate stinging cells from its prey into its own defense mechanism.

: Chromodoris coi is a stunning sea slug known for its striking coloration and distinct black lines. It’s unique for its mimicry of toxic nudibranch species for protection.

: Ceratosoma tenue is a fascinating sea slug with a long, narrow body and distinctively shaped appendages resembling horns. Uniquely, it has a mimicry defense mechanism that imitates toxic marine creatures.

: Dendrodoris denisoni is a striking sea slug with a bubble body adorned with black spots and blue flashes. Uniquely, it excretes a noxious substance as a defense mechanism against predators.

: Dendrodoris tuberculosa is a distinctive sea slug characterized by its mottled appearance and large tubercles. Unique among sea slugs, it often feeds on toxic sponges and retains their toxins for protection.

: Glossodoris atromarginata is a striking sea slug with a vibrant yellow body and a black-edged mantle. Uniquely, it displays a mutualistic relationship with certain sponges, feeding on them without harming the host sponge

: Cuthona kanga is a small sea slug with large tublar appendages found in tropical waters. Unique to this species is its ability to steal toxic compounds from its prey and use them for defense

: Hypselodoris bullockii is a stunning sea slug with a blue / purple body adorned with vibrant yellow gills. Unique to this species is its ability to incorporate toxins from its prey