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Philinopsis pilsbryi
Often referred to as 'nudibranchs' (but they are not), this is also known as Pilsbury Slug and Batik-Tailed Slug. They feed on nudibranchs and other gastropods,hydroids, coral, sponges and anemones.
Found singly or in pairs (this time, they're a pair) on coral and rocky reefs among sand and rubble areas. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
The 2nd photo shows the pair of headshield slugs; the 3rd photo shows the smaller of the two.
Spotted on Oct 9, 2011
Submitted on Dec 5, 2011
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