Chromodoris luteorosea (Yellow-Spotted Doris)
Share Chromodoris luteorosea Nudibranch in Malta The Yellow-Spotted Doris, scientifically known as Chromodoris luteorosea, is a vibrant species of dorid nudibranch. These sea slugs are marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the family Chromodorididae. Found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, their range extends from the Bay of Biscay […]
Dotted Sea Slug (Peltodoris atromaculata)
Share Peltodoris atromaculata Nudibranch in Gozo Peltodoris atromaculata, commonly known as the Dotted Sea-Slug, is a distinctive dorid nudibranch. This fascinating marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the family Discodorididae, superfamily Doridoidea, class Gastropoda, and phylum Mollusca. Known by various names in different languages, it is a notable species in the Mediterranean Sea, frequently spotted around […]
Thuridilla hopei (Hope’s Elysia)
Share Thuridilla hopei Sea Slugs in Malta Thuridilla hopei, commonly known as Hope’s Elysia, is a sacoglossan sea slug native to the Mediterranean Sea. Although predominantly found in the Mediterranean, it has occasionally been spotted in the Red Sea. This shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk belongs to the family Plakobranchidae. Thuridilla hopei Sea Slugs in […]
Elysia timida (Green Elysia Sea Slug )
Share Elysia timida Sea Slugs in Malta Elysia timida, also known as the Green Elysia, is a sacoglossan sea slug native to the Mediterranean Sea. This marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk is also found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It belongs to the family Plakobranchidae and is sometimes referred to by its […]
Tethys fimbria Sea Slug
Share Tethys Fimbria Nudibranch in Malta Tethys fimbria is a fascinating species of predatory sea slug, known as a nudibranch, which inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Recognized as a valid name by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, Tethys fimbria is synonymous with Tethys leporina Linnaeus, 1758. This species stands out […]
Felimida krohni (Krohn’s Doris)
Share Felimida krohni Nudibranch in Gozo Felimida krohni, commonly known as Krohn’s Doris, is a vibrant species of dorid nudibranch. This marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the family Chromodorididae and is found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, ranging from the Bay of Biscay to Cape Verde and […]
Felimida purpurea (Pink Doris Nudibranch)
Share Felimida purpurea Nudibranch in Gozo Felimida purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Doris, is a stunning species of dorid nudibranch. This vibrant marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the genus Felimida, family Chromodorididae, superfamily Doridoidea, order Nudibranchia, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca, and kingdom Animalia. This species is prevalent in the Mediterranean Sea and along the […]
Spotted Berthella Sea Slug
Share Berthella ocellata Sea Slugs in Gozo Berthella ocellata, a fascinating sea slug, belongs to the family Pleurobranchidae within the superfamily Pleurobranchoidea. This species is part of the order Pleurobranchomorpha, infraclass Opisthobranchia, subclass Heterobranchia, class Gastropoda, and phylum Mollusca. Commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea, these sea slugs are a delightful sight for divers exploring […]
Flabellina Nudibranch Seaslug
Share Flabellina pedata Nudibranchs in Gozo Flabellina pedata, a stunning sea slug species, belongs to the family Flabellinidae within the superfamily Flabellinoidea. This marine gastropod mollusc, part of the class Gastropoda and phylum Mollusca, is known for its vibrant coloration and fascinating behavior. Flabellina pedata is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea, making Gozo an […]
Tricolor Doris (Felimare tricolor) Nudibranch
Share Felimare tricolor Nudibranchs in Gozo Felimare tricolor, also known as Hypselodoris tricolor or Hypselodoris midatlantica, is a vibrant species of sea slug. This dorid nudibranch belongs to the family Chromodorididae, within the superfamily Doridoidea, class Gastropoda, and phylum Mollusca. Found in the Western Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Felimare tricolor is a fascinating creature […]
