White-patch Nautilus [Nautilus stenomphalus]
Description
The White-patch Nautilus is a rare treat for divers, typically encountered in deeper, darker habitats where light is limited. Look for its shell pattern—especially the pale patching—while it moves with a gentle, jet-assisted glide that makes it seem surprisingly calm and ancient.
Where To See White-patch Nautilus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Nautiluses
Nautilida
|
| Family |
Chambered Nautiluses
Nautilidae
|
| Genus |
Chambered Nautiluses
Nautilus
|
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