Anilao — 3 February 2026
- Location seen
- Anilao, Philippines
- Date seen
- 2026-02-03
Phyllidia haegeli
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About this species
- Current scientific name
- Phyllidia haegeli
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
- Type
- Porostomata (Radula-less dorids)
- ID confidence
- Probable
- Genus
- Phyllidia
- Species
- haegeli
- Colours
- black, blue, orange
- Pattern
- Tubercles
- Body shape
- Oval
- Rhinophores
- Horizontal
- Gills
- Hidden
- Similar species
- Phyllidia coelestis, Phyllidia varicosa, Phyllidia picta
Geographic Distribution
Very specific. Indonesia Trawangan reef in Lombok, Bali and Anilao in Philippines.
Identification
Typical Phyllidia with blue markings on black background with orange spots and yellow/orange lamellate rhinophores.
General Notes
Very similar to a number of other Phyllids.
Our Sighting
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