Alder's Acanthozoon
Acanthozoon alderi
Broadstriped Flatworm
Pseudoceros paralaticlavus
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How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreyyelloworange
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Pseudoceros paralaticlavus is a species of flatworms.
Description
Central band is about 1/4 to 1/3 animal's width when crawling. Background colour is black with a wide cream-white median stripe. Pigment, when present, is confined to central band and light orange-brown in hue. Pigmented mucus shed in relatively large, random patches. Marginal band is wide white. There is a continuous marginal yellow line. It has a lighter line in middle of central band usually (but not always). Elongated body is 7 mm long and 3 mm wide.
Distribution
Indo West Pacifique including Reunion Island and South Africa.
Habitat
Found on the reef crest under rubble, feeding on yellow colonial ascidians.
Similar species
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Brilliant flatworm
Pseudobiceros fulgor
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Candy Striped Flatworm
Prostheceraeus vittatus
Cryptic Flatworm
Pseudobiceros kryptos
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Double-margined Flatworm
Pseudoceros bimarginatus
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Fuchsia Flatworm
Pseudoceros ferrugineus
Questions
Is Broadstriped Flatworm dangerous?
Broadstriped Flatworm has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
