Alder's Acanthozoon
Acanthozoon alderi
Susan's Flatworm
Pseudoceros susanae
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 15 m
- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteyelloworangebluered
- Body shape
- Flat
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Pseudoceros susanae is a marine flatworm species that belongs to the Pseudocerotidae family.
Description
Pseudoceros susanae can reach a length of 35–55 mm. It has an enlarged oval shape. The upper surface of the body is orange-red, with a thin middle yellow line and two marginal bluish and violet bands.
Distribution
This species can be found in the Indian Ocean and Maldives at a depth of about 15 m.
Similar species
© Ewout KnoesterCC BY-SA 4.0 · iNaturalist
Brilliant flatworm
Pseudobiceros fulgor
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Broadstriped Flatworm
Pseudoceros paralaticlavus
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Candy Striped Flatworm
Prostheceraeus vittatus
Cryptic Flatworm
Pseudobiceros kryptos
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Double-margined Flatworm
Pseudoceros bimarginatus
Questions
Is Susan's Flatworm dangerous?
Susan's Flatworm has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Susan's Flatworm?
Indo-PacificMaldivesSeychellesIndo-Pacific WestIndonesia
How deep does Susan's Flatworm live?
Susan's Flatworm can be found at depths of up to 15 meters.
