Rudman's Thecacera

Thecacera pennigera

Rudman's Thecacera

A small nudibranch barely two centimetres long, it lives from the tide line down to about 15 metres. Members of its genus carry a pair of sheath like flaps on the back that can fold over and shield the feathery gills.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Thecacera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140840.

FAQ

How deep does the Rudman's Thecacera live?
The Rudman's Thecacera (Thecacera pennigera) is typically found at to 15 m.
How big does the Rudman's Thecacera get?
The Rudman's Thecacera grows to about 2 cm.