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Nudibranch Flavellina

Photo by Noe and Pili
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Field Notes

Notes:

We are wondering if it is a Flavellina affinis or a Coryphella pedata (or another...)

Species ID Suggestions

Nudibranch

Flabellina ischitana

Comments (6)

I'd say neither. In this area there are three purple Flabellina spp.: F. affinis, F. pedata and F. ischitana. F. affinis can be ruled out as the cerata lack purple pigment on the outside of the cerata, especially near the tip. The other two are more easily distinguished by the shape of the rhinophores (rugose in F. pedata, strongly annulate in F. ischitana) but I'm afraid your photo doesn't offer much detail in that area. Yet, the ceratal clusters have conspicuous peduncles which are characteristic of F. ischitana, hence my suggestion.
Thanks Lori! Despite not being a tropical area, there is high diversity of nudibranchs species :)
It's been lovely seeing this recent spate of nudie photos.
Thank you Elsa! You also have beautiful pics of this guys
Whatever it is it is beautiful!

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