Hexabranchus aureomarginatus [Hexabranchus aureomarginatus]
Description
This nudibranch is known for its eye-catching edging and warm, golden-tinged margins that can create a vivid outline against darker surroundings. Divers may encounter it slowly moving along rocky or sponge-covered bottoms, where its bold coloration contrasts beautifully with the seafloor.
Where To See Hexabranchus aureomarginatus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
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| Family |
Hexabranchidae
Hexabranchidae
|
| Genus |
Hexabranchus
Hexabranchus
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