Red Spot Blue Gill Black Slug
Nembrotha yonowae
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Nembrotha yonowae is a species of colourful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Polyceridae. It was first described in 1992.
Other names: Nathalie's Nembrotha.
Description
Nembrotha yonowae is a large black nembrothid that grows to at least 95 mm in length. Its body is covered with orange pustules. The rhinophores and gills are black, edged in orange. This species looks similar in appearance to Nembrotha cristata.
Distribution
This species is known from the western Indo-Pacific Ocean, including the Maldives, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Ecology
Nembrotha yonowae eats colonial ascidians.
Colors
black
orange
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Spot Blue Gill Black Slug dangerous?
Red Spot Blue Gill Black Slug has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
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