Pilsbry's Head Shield Slug
Philinopsis pilsbryi
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Philiopsis is a genus of often colorful, medium-sized sea slugs, marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks. These are not nudibranchs; instead they are headshield slugs, in the clade Cephalaspidea.
Species
Species within the genus Philinopsis include:
- Philinopsis aeci Ortea & Espinosa, 2001
- Philinopsis aliciae Gosliner, 2015
- Philinopsis anneae Ornelas-Gatdula & Valdés, 2012
- Philinopsis bagaensis Ortea, Moro & Espinosa, 2007
- Philinopsis batabanoensis Ortea, Moro & Espinosa, 2007
- Philinopsis buntot Gosliner, 2015
- Philinopsis capensis (Bergh, 1907)
- Philinopsis coronata Gosliner, 2011
- Philinopsis ctenophoraphaga Gosliner, 2011
- Philinopsis depicta (Renier, 1807)
- Philinopsis dubia (O'Donoghue, 1929)
- Philinopsis falciphallus Gosliner, 2011
- Philinopsis gardineri (Eliot, 1903)
- Philinopsis gigliolii (Tapparone-Canefri, 1874)
- Philinopsis lineolata (H. Adams & A. Adams, 1854)
- Philinopsis minor (Tchang, 1934)
- Philinopsis miqueli Pelorce, Horst & Hoarau, 2013
- Philinopsis orientalis (Baba, 1949)
- Philinopsis petra (Ev. Marcus, 1976)
- Philinopsis pilsbryi (Eliot, 1900)
- Philinopsis pusa (Ev. Marcus & Er. Marcus, 1966)
- Philinopsis quinza (Ev. Marcus, 1979)
- Philinopsis reticulata (Eliot, 1903)
- Philinopsis speciosa (Eliot, 1903)
- Philinopsis taronga (Allan, 1933)
- Philinopsis troubridgensis (Verco, 1909)
- Philinopsis virgo (Rudman, 1968)
- Philinopsis cyanea (Martens, 1879): synonym of Philinopsis speciosa Pease, 1860
- Philinopsis nigra Pease, 1860: synonym of Philinopsis pilsbryi (Eliot, 1900)
Colors
white
black
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Mud and Sand
Similar Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pilsbry's Head Shield Slug dangerous?
Pilsbry's Head Shield Slug has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Pilsbry's Head Shield Slug?
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