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Serpent Pteraeolida Nudibranch

Pteraeolidia ianthina

Photo by Eric Noora
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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile P. ianthina. White in color as it has not yet acquired any zooxanthellae in its cerata

Notes:

2nd spotting of P. ianthina. Pinnacle dive site in Ligpo. Depth of about 6m.

Reference Links:

EOL: Pteraeolidia ianthina, Pteraeolidia ianthina, The Sea Slug Forum - Pteraeolidia ianthina

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Eric Noora
It does Noe and Pili. Also goes by the name "Blue Dragon" by divers in Eastern Australia and is variable in color. :-)
Eric Noora
Same sentiments when I saw them Peter. Thanks :-)

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Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of the World

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PublishedOctober 29, 2011

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