Alder's Acanthozoon
Acanthozoon alderi
Orange and Gray Margin Flatworm
Callioplana marginata
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How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackbrownyelloworange
- Body shape
- Flat
Callioplana marginata is a species of flatworm polyclads belonging to the Callioplanidae family.
Callioplana marginata is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo/ West Pacific area.
This flatworm can reach a maximum size of 8 cm length .
Callioplana marginata has a dark background color going from black, brown to grey with a two marginal bands: a fin white on the edge and a larger orange one. The main physical characteristic of thi species is the pair of non-retractile head tentacles, their body is orange with a white basal line.
Similar species
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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 Orange and Gray Margin Flatworm dangerous?
Orange and Gray Margin Flatworm has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
