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Family Facelinidae

There are currently 132 species of recognized facelinid nudibranchs in 31 genera. Facelinid nudibranchs are characterized by having a radula (tongue) with only a single row of teeth. Most of them feed on hydroids and typically store nematocysts from eaten prey in sacs at the end of their cerata.


Caloria indica Indian Caloria

Caloria indica Fiji

Caloria indica Indian Caloria Fiji


Jason mirabilis Amazing Jason

Jason mirabilis nudibranch, Poor KNights, New Zealand

Jason mirabilis Amazing Jason nudibranch, Poor Knights, New Zealand

Jason mirabilis Poor Knights, New Zealand 2

Jason mirabilis Poor Knights, New Zealand 2

Jason mirabilis, Fiordland, New Zealand

Jason mirabilis, Fiordland, New Zealand


Phidiana indica Indian Phidiana

Phidiana  indica Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_0589

Phidiana indica Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_0589

Phidiana  indica Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_0594

Phidiana indica Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_0594


Pteraeolidia ianthina Blue Dragon Nudibranch

Pteraeolidia ianthina, Kadavu, Fiji IMG_9664

Pteraeolidia ianthina Blue Dragon Nudibranch, Kadavu, Fiji IMG_9664

Pteraeolidia ianthina (Facelinidae) Kadavu, Fiji

Pteraeolidia ianthina Kadavu, Fiji


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