Mottled Spanish Dancer [Hexabranchus lacer]
Description
The Mottled Spanish Dancer has a striking, mottled appearance that helps it stand out while still feeling well camouflaged against textured backgrounds. Divers commonly see it gliding over the seafloor with a gentle, flowing motion, often in habitats where sponges are abundant.
Where To See Mottled Spanish Dancer
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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