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Longibranchus putnami

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About this species

Current scientific name
Longibranchus putnami
Previous genera
Eubranchus
Order
Nudibranchia - Cladobranchia
Type
Aeolidina (Aeolid)
ID confidence
Confirmed
Genus
Longibranchus
Species
putnami
Average size
20 mm
Colours
white, black, brown
Body shape
Elongate
Rhinophores
Smooth
Gills
Cerata
Similar species
Doto lancei

Geographic Distribution

Western Pacific Ocean

Identification

Dark brown body with white cerata. Very cryptic.

Our Sightings

Lembeh — 15 September 2025

Location seen
Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen
2025-09-15

Anilao — 1 February 2025

Location seen
Anilao, Philippines
Date seen
2025-02-01

About our records

All sightings and photographs on this page are from our own dives. Locations shown are places where we have personally recorded this species. About MacroDivers.