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Samla bilas

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About this species

Current scientific name
Samla bilas
Previous names
Flabellina bilas
Previous genera
Flabellina
Order
Nudibranchia - Cladobranchia
Type
Aeolidina (Aeolid)
ID confidence
Confirmed
Genus
Samla
Species
bilas
Average size
25 mm
Colours
white, orange, purple, brown, translucent
Pattern
Blotches
Body shape
Elongate
Rhinophores
Smooth
Gills
Cerata

Geographic Distribution

Widespread in Indo-Pacific.

Identification

Translucent and purple body with mainly white cerata tipped with orange rings. Rhinophores also translucent purple and white at the tips.

Our Sighting

Lembeh — 14 September 2025

Location seen
Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen
2025-09-14

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.