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Diving 4
Some morays, lionfish, nudibranchs and a flatworm.
Morays always look fiercer than they really are. This Giant Moray(Gymnothorax javanicus) was on the reef next to Fesdu Wreck.
![Morays always look fiercer than they really are. This Giant Moray(Gymnothorax javanicus) was on the reef next to Fesdu Wreck. (219k)](images/wPC040790.jpg)
These two Giant Morays were intertwined around this coral head on Bathaala Thila, and showed no inclination to move. A most unusual sight to see them well-exposed like this during the day.
![These two Giant Morays were intertwined around this coral head on Bathaala Thila, and showed no inclination to move.�A most unusual sight to see them
well-exposed like this during the day. (215k)](images/wPC111300.jpg)
Undulated or Leopard Moray (Gymnothorax undulatus) at Kuda Thila.
![Undulated or Leopard Moray (Gymnothorax undulatus) at Kuda Thila. (292k)](images/wPC091140.jpg)
I think this is a Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra), not a Spotfin or Ragged-finned Lionfish (Pterois antennata), because the pectoral fin membrane isn't spotted. Kuda Thila.
![I think this is a Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra), not a Spotfin or Ragged-finned Lionfish (Pterois antennata), because the pectoral fin membrane isn't
spotted. Kuda Thila. (237k)](images/wPC091156.jpg)
Whereas these two are definitely Spotfin or Ragged-finned Lionfish (Pterois antennata) - the spots are clearly visible on the pectoral fin membrane.
![Whereas these two are definitely Spotfin or Ragged-finned Lionfish (Pterois antennata) - the spots are clearly visible on the pectoral fin membrane.� (242k)](images/wPC091164.jpg)
Rose Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rosans) nudibranch at Kanduludhoo Thila.
![Rose Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rosans) nudibranch at Kanduludhoo Thila. (300k)](images/wPC030733.jpg)
The common nudibranch Varicose Phyllidia (Phyllidia varicosa) just a few meters away from the previous one at Kanduludhoo Thila.
![The common nudibranch Varicose Phyllidia (Phyllidia varicosa) just a few meters away from the previous one at Kanduludhoo Thila.� (366k)](images/wPC030735.jpg)
Rudman's Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rudmani) nudibranch at Maaga Inside Corner.
![Rudman's Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rudmani) nudibranch at Maaga Inside Corner. (190k)](images/wPC040826.jpg)
A bit blurred unfortunately, but this is the less common nudibranch Tritos Chromodoris (Chromodoris tritos) at Fish Head. They seem to prefer to be called Goniobranchus tritos nowadays.
![A bit blurred unfortunately, but this is the less common nudibranch Tritos Chromodoris (Chromodoris tritos) at Fish Head. They seem to prefer to be called
Goniobranchus tritos nowadays.](images/wPC080985.jpg)
Another Rudman's Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rudmani) nudibranch, this time at Kuda Thila.
![Another Rudman's Phyllidiella (Phyllidiella rudmani) nudibranch, this time at Kuda Thila. (203k)](images/wPC091132.jpg)
A tiny Suzanne's Flatworm (Pseudoceros suzzanae), also at Kuda Thila.
![A tiny Suzanne's Flatworm (Pseudoceros suzzanae), also at Kuda Thila.� (202k)](images/wPC091137.jpg)
Another Varicose Phyllidia nudibranch, this time at Bathaala Thila.
![Another Varicose Phyllidia nudibranch, this time at Bathaala Thila. (182k)](images/wPC111268.jpg)
...and two more Varicose Phyllidia nudibranch, at Medu Thila.
![...and two more Varicose Phyllidia nudibranch, at Medu Thila.� (202k)](images/wPC111323.jpg)