Hexabranchus sanguineus
(Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828)
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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: | 473 times |
| Posted: | 7 months ago |
| Updated: | 6 months ago |
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Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Opisthobranchia |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Suborder: | Doridina |
| Family: | Hexabranchidae |
| Species: | Hexabranchus sanguineus |