Tritoniopsis elegans
Finely branched white dorsal process.
| Scientific name | Tritoniopsis elegans |
| English name | Tritoniopsis elegans |
| Japanese name | 指脳花笠海牛 |
| Classification | Gastropoda |
| Classification details | Nudibranchia Tritoniidae |
| Full length | about 5cm. |
| Distribution | Distributed in the Indo-Pacific. |
Characteristics
long-fingered sea slug
The whole body is pure white, and the white dorsal process that branches finely is beautiful. As the scientific name "elegans" suggests, it has an elegant appearance. The densely growing process stands up and is pure white to the tip. The antennae are slightly cream colored.
Ecology
Found on reefs and coral reefs, it attaches itself to the reef and feeds.
The individual photographed was around the end of July and was about 5cm in size.
Habitat
Arasaki, Miura Peninsula
Found attached to a rock about 3m deep on the reef of Arasaki. Its pure white body stood out in the sea. The white protrusions were swaying in the waves.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Tritoniopsis elegans.
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Japanese giant flying squirrel
Glide like a glider.......ead more.
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Named because it was found in the Izu Peninsula.......ead more.
Dermatobranchus striatellus
Navy blue vertical stripes and orange antennae.......ead more.
Spangled emperor
The mouth is pointed like a flute.......ead more.
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Camouflages with seaweed on its head.......ead more.