Costasiella [Costasiella]
Description
Divers may spot these tiny sea slugs (nudibranchs) creeping along the surfaces of algae and other growth on reefs. They’re often found in small, well-camouflaged patches, and their unusual look makes them a fun “find” for macro photographers. With patience, you can watch them graze slowly while their colors and textures blend into the surrounding habitat.
Species
Diamond-mask Sap-sucker
Costasiella kuroshimae
Costasiella arenaria
Costasiella arenaria
Costasiella coronata
Costasiella coronata
Costasiella formicaria
Costasiella formicaria
Eyebrow Sap-sucker
Costasiella fridae
Costasiella illa
Costasiella illa
Costasiella iridophora
Costasiella iridophora
Costasiella mandorahae
Costasiella mandorahae
Costasiella nonatoi
Costasiella nonatoi
Costasiella ocellifera
Costasiella ocellifera
Costasiella pallida
Costasiella pallida
Costasiella patricki
Costasiella patricki
Costasiella paweli
Costasiella paweli
Costasiella rubrolineata
Costasiella rubrolineata
Costasiella usagi
Costasiella usagi
Costasiella vegae
Costasiella vegae
Costasiella virescens
Costasiella virescens
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Sea Slugs (Sap-Sucking Slugs)
Sacoglossa
|
| Family |
Costasiellidae
Costasiellidae
|
Statistics
- Species 17