Pteraeolidia ianthina
Common Name:
Aeolid nudibranch, Blue dragon
Classifications:
Size:
7 cm long
Habitat:
found in diverse habitats and among shallow coral reefs
Life History:
vary from dark purple to lavender to golden brown, give the nudibranch most of its distinct color, green specimens are not uncommon. Symbiotic zooxanthellae continue to photosynthesise inside the body and give rise to brown and green pigments
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GBIF Distribution
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