Austraeolis ornata

Austraeolis ornata
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Size: 6 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky reef and rocky coast. Often found under rocks

Depth: Lower intertidal to 10+ metres

Austraeolis ornata
Austraeolis ornata
Austraeolis ornata
Austraeolis ornata
Austraeolis ornata

This aeolid nudibranch of the familiy Facelinidae is found on rocky reefs. It is a translucent apricot colour with pale blue/purple spots on its body and iridescent brown cerata with pale tips. Its rhinophores are distinctive, with ring-like folds along their length.