Lembeh — 24 August 2026
- Location seen
- Lembeh, Indonesia
- Date seen
- 2026-08-24
- Depth
- 20
Phyllodesmium karenae
Karen's Phyllodesmium
© Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com
About this species
- Current scientific name
- Phyllodesmium karenae
- Common name
- Karen's Phyllodesmium
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Cladobranchia
- Type
- Aeolidina (Aeolid)
- ID confidence
- Confirmed
- Genus
- Phyllodesmium
- Species
- karenae
- Average size
- 20 mm
- Colours
- blue, purple, pink, cream, translucent
- Body shape
- Elongate
- Rhinophores
- Smooth
- Gills
- Cerata
- Similar species
- Phyllodesmium opalescens
Geographic Distribution
Indonesia, Philippines and recently found in Queensland, Australia.
Identification
Described in 2009. Opaque cerata with digestive glands visible. Smooth, long rhinophores.
Our Sighting
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