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Lumpy Nudibranch

Phyllidia elegans

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Fried Egg Nudibranch, Fried Egg Sea Slug and Warty Sea Slug. They feed on hydroids, coral, sponges and anemones. They grow to a length of about 8cm.

Habitat:

Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs amongst sand and rubble areas. They exist in depths of 2 to 30m, and are widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

I photo'd this series at a dive site called Punk Rock, off the southeastern coast of Samal Island, Philippines.

Reference Links:

The Elegant Phyllidia - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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