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Tiger Siphopteron

Siphopteron tigrinum

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Tiger Siphopteron (Siphopteron tigrinum)

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Siphopteron is a genus of sea slugs, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Gastropteridae.

Species

Species within the genus Siphopteron include:

  • Siphopteron alboaurantium (Gosliner, 1984)
  • Siphopteron brunneomarginatum (Carlson & Hoff, 1974)
  • Siphopteron citrinum (Carlson & Hoff, 1974)
  • Siphopteron flavobrunneum (Gosliner, 1984)
  • Siphopteron flavum (Tokioka & Baba, 1964)
  • Siphopteron fuscum (Baba & Tokioka, 1965)
  • Siphopteron ladrones (Carlson & Hoff, 1974)
  • Siphopteron leah Klussmann-Kolb & Klussmann, 2003
  • Siphopteron michaeli (Gosliner & Williams, 1988)
  • Siphopteron nigromarginatum Gosliner, 1989
  • Siphopteron pohnpei (Hoff & Carlson, 1983)
  • Siphopteron quadrispinosum Gosliner, 1989
  • Siphopteron tigrinum Gosliner, 1989
  • Siphopteron sp. 1

Colors

black
orange
purple

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiger Siphopteron dangerous?

Tiger Siphopteron has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Tiger Siphopteron?

Mariana Islands Taiwan Komodo Island Sangeang Api Australia +15 more in Seabook
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