Hexabranchus sandwichensis [Hexabranchus sandwichensis]
Description
This striking sea slug (a nudibranch) often looks like a living piece of ribbon or a frilly, flowing leaf. Divers may spot it slowly gliding over reef surfaces, where its vivid colors and bold texture stand out against the rock and sand. It’s most commonly seen in areas with abundant food for nudibranchs, so sightings often cluster around healthy reef growth.
Where To See Hexabranchus sandwichensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
|
| Family |
Hexabranchidae
Hexabranchidae
|
| Genus |
Hexabranchus
Hexabranchus
|
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