Description

There are many types of nudibranchs - members of Phylum Mollusca.
This nudibranch is identified by a milk white mantle with a gold rim, plus distinctive red spots.
9 to 12 simple gills. The red spots on the nudibranch indicate distasteful and poisonous chemicals to predatory fish.

References

Australian Museum Online: Malacology

DiveOz information DiveOz Nudibranch Site

Scientific Name

Chromodoris splendida

Habitat

Coastal and marine waters in Eastern Australia.