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Tenellia sp 69

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About this species

Current scientific name
Tenellia sp 69
Order
Nudibranchia - Cladobranchia
Type
Aeolidina (Aeolid)
ID confidence
Probable
Genus
Tenellia
Species
sp 69
Average size
10 mm
Colours
white, orange
Pattern
Spots
Body shape
Elongate
Rhinophores
Smooth
Gills
Cerata

Identification

Elongate body with curled cerata - each with a tiny orange spot. The smooth rhinophores and oral tentacles are tipped with orange. The lamellate rhinophores are translucent at the base, then white and orange at the top. The oral tentacles are also orange at the tips.

General Notes

This appears to be an unidentified Tenellia. There is an un-named species with similar description found in Philippines. This is currently an un-named species. Tenellia sp 69 is the species number listed in the book Nudibranch & Sea Slug Identification Indo-Pacific 2nd Edition.

Our Sightings

Lembeh — 11 September 2025

Location seen
Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen
2025-09-11

Lembeh — 9 September 2025

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

About our records

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