Anteaeolidiella cf. cacaotica

Anteaeolidiella cf. cacaotica
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Size: 2 cm

Distribution: Unknown. Found in SE GSV

Habitat: Under rocks on rocky coast

Depth: Lower intertidal to 10+ metres

Anteaeolidiella cf. cacaotica

Not much is known about this aeolid nudibranch. It is similar in appearance to Anteaeolidiella cacaotica, which is found in the eastern states. However, it is likely a separate, undescribed species, one of possibly a few in SA. Its white-tipped orange rhinophores are smooth and it has wide, translucent cerata, with a central white band and white tip. It can also be identified by its pale orange body, with a central white blotch.