Keen's Tritonid
Tritonicula myrakeenae
- Group: Nudibranch
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A small nudibranch, only a couple of centimetres long, that feeds on gorgonians and other soft corals. It draws colour and nourishment from its prey, slipping among coral branches to graze on the living tissue.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Tritoniidae › Tritonicula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1473653.
FAQ
- How big does the Keen's Tritonid get?
- The Keen's Tritonid grows to about 1.8 cm.