Pteraeolidia ianthina [Pteraeolidia ianthina]
Description
Pteraeolidia ianthina is a delicate-looking nudibranch that stands out for its vivid coloration and elegant body shape. Divers may find it on reef habitats where it can blend in with the surrounding textures until it starts to move. Its presence is a great reminder that even small, slow animals can be highly specialized and beautiful.
Where To See Pteraeolidia ianthina
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Nudibranch
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Facelinidae
Facelinidae
|
| Genus |
Pteraeolidia
Pteraeolidia
|
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