Hexabranchus sanguineus

(Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828)

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Hexabranchus sanguineus from Saipan, Nthn. Mariana Islands
Identification verified by Richard Willan
 

Identification is verified by Richard Willan, Nudi Pixel expert

Comment from Richard Willan: A remarkable shot of the head showing the large branched oral tentacles (that are unique to Hexabranchus) just underneath the front of the mantle.
 

Comment from the photographer: Taken at Laulau Bay
 

Location:Saipan, Nthn. Mariana Islands
Photographer:Mark James
Taken on:March 2, 2008
Viewed:139 times
Posted:2 months ago
Updated:1 month ago

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Other photos of Hexabranchus sanguineus

Hexabranchus sanguineus from Bali, IndonesiaIdentification reviewed by Richard Willan
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Updated 2 months ago
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Hexabranchus sanguineus from Saipan, Nthn. Mariana Islands
Updated 1 week ago
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Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Mollusca
Class:Gastropoda
Subclass:Opisthobranchia
Order:Nudibranchia
Suborder:Doridina
Family:Hexabranchidae
Species:Hexabranchus sanguineus