Although this little Goniodorididae nudibranch is fairly common in certain areas of Ma’alaea Harbour Maui, it was still exciting to find one a little further south, caught up in some fishing line that resembled its prey (or other way around)? Though most of the zooids of the Amathia bryozoan on which they prey have been removed, Amathia’s resemblance to fine filament line is obvious. These are actually a stunning looking nudibranch when stretched out in a light that exposes their intricate brown lines against a pure white background. Their branchial plumage is exquisitely full and the slight orangeish-brown tinge to their rhinophores adds to their beauty. For more images and taxonomic details please see Sea Slugs of Hawaii.
