KATO'S FLATWORM

Phrikoceros katoi

KATO'S FLATWORM (Phrikoceros katoi)

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Description

Body elongate oval with a few marginal ruffles, raised medially. Background color orange, lighter medially and more intense at margin; dorsum excluding margin covered with a multitude of minute white dots that tend to coalesce in irregular clusters; margin contains irregular white transverse streaks and spots, most of which do not reach to edge. Pseudotentacles square and laterally ruffled. Cerebral eyes in a circular cluster.

It is found in coral rubble and Halimeda kanaloana beds. Phrikoceros katoi feeds on colonial sea squirts.

Where to Find

Komodo Island Hawaii Australia USA West Thailand East +7 more in Seabook

Colors

white
orange

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KATO'S FLATWORM dangerous?

KATO'S FLATWORM has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find KATO'S FLATWORM?

KATO'S FLATWORM can be found in: Komodo Island, Hawaii, Australia, USA West, Thailand East, Indo-Pacific West, Australia East, Indo-Pacific, USA, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand.

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