Lembeh — 4 September 2026
- Location seen
- Lembeh, Indonesia
- Date seen
- 2026-09-04
- Depth
- 22
Martadoris amakusana
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About this species
- Current scientific name
- Martadoris amakusana
- Previous genera
- Tambja
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
- Type
- phanerobranchia
- Genus
- Martadoris
- Species
- amakusana
- Average size
- 15 mm
- Colours
- blue, yellow, orange, purple, green
- Pattern
- Stripes
- Body shape
- Robust
- Rhinophores
- Horizontal
- Gills
- External gill plume
Geographic Distribution
Western Pacific.
Identification
Small but robust nudibranch. Body colour yellow to green. Fine stripes or spots may be present. The tips of the non-retractable rhinophores and gills as well as the tail are purple. Vary in size from 7 to 20mm. Originally considered to be a Tambja they are part of the Nembrothinae family.
General Notes
This is confirmed as Martadoris genus and I believe the species is amakusana.