Samla bilas © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com
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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.
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Location seen Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen 2025-09-14 © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com 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 .