Magnifa Nudibranch

Scientific Name: Chromodoris magnifica
Species: Sea Slugs (Chromodorididae)
Other names: Nudibranchs, Chromodoris magnifa, Magnifa Sea Slug, Magnificent chromodoris.

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Description

Also known as Nudibranchs, Chromodoris magnifa, Magnifa Sea Slug and Magnificent chromodoris.

Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs amongst sand and rubble areas.
They feed on hydroids, coral, sponges and anemones.
Length - 5.5cm
Depth - 2-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Opisthobranchia - Nudibranchs - Sea Slugs meaning "naked gills" are molluscs without a hard shell. These beautiful slugs are usually brilliantly coloured and this in itself can act as a deterrent against predators. Some sea slugs secrete acid from stinging cells in their tentacles while others secrete acid from cells in their mantle.
Nudibranchs are slow moving, can swim or be propelled along either by muscular contraction or by millions of tiny hairs on the bottom of a fleshy 'foot', they have a voracious appetite and feed with a rasp like tongue.

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The Magnifa Nudibranch is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by users @fishx6 @blogie

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