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Clumpy Nudibranch

Asteronotus cespitosus

Photo by Allen Hoof
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Field Notes

Description:

Mustard/light yellow nudibranch, ~ 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide, with white margin, raised dorsal nodules, some white, and a light brown/light beige gill structure.

Habitat:

Tropical nearshore waters.

Notes:

Spotted in about two feet of water just west of Mokuleia Army Beach.

Reference Links:

Asteronotus cespitosus - Wikipedia, Asteronotus cespitosus: main page

Species ID Suggestions

Clumpy Nudibranch

Asteronotus cespitosus

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SargonR
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Comments (3)
SargonR
My pleasure. I am always happy to help whenever there is one I actually know (usually because someone else suggested it to me in the past for one of my photos)!
SargonR
Looks like a Clumpy Nudibranch. https://www.marinelifephotography.com/marine/mollusks/slugs/asteronotus-cespitosus.htm

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PublishedJune 26, 2020

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