It detects with both its eyes and the ring on its back.
The ring allows it to detect vibrations of its surroundings.
With its unique calls, it is able to communicate effectively with others within its flock.
Although in nature this species is peaceful, a select group within the flock have the roles of protecting the rest by using their sharp rings as weapons to defend against predators. Often times these protector Symphellia lose the ability to detect with their rings due to the blood and wearing when fighting predators.