Pteraeolidia ianthina
Has blue-purple minoes.
| Scientific name | Pteraeolidia ianthina |
| English name | Pteraeolidia ianthina |
| Japanese name | Mukademinoumiushi |
| Classification | Gastropoda |
| Classification details | Nudibranchia Facelinidae |
| Full length | 5-10cm |
| Distribution | Distributed along the Pacific coast of Honshu. |
Characteristics
A sea slug with distinctive bluish-purple projections. The body is slender and sometimes coiled. The head is cream colored and the antennae are dark purple. Body color varies from individual to individual.
Ecology
It inhabits rocky reefs in shallow water, where seaweed and rock surfaces are easily visible. It preys on cnidarians such as hydroids.
It moves like crawling between seaweed and coral.
Habitat
Miura Peninsula Arasaki
This photo was taken in shallow water on a rocky beach in August. When there was one, there were many attached to the same rock. It had an elongated silhouette, and some were curled up.
Pictures
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Picture book
Mute Swan
There is a hump at the base of the beak.......ead more.
Whimbrel
Distinctive feature is the downward curved beak.......ead more.
Silver-lined Skipper
A silver streak runs along the underside of the wing.......ead more.
Dasyatis izuensis
Named because it was found in the Izu Peninsula.......ead more.
Rustic Bunting
Characterized by bristling feathers on the top of the head.......ead more.