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Ocellate Phyllidia

Phyllidia ocellata

Description:

This animal can measure up to 60 mm in length. There is some variation in this species but most commonly this nudibranch has a yellow body with a dorsum covered in yellow or white tubercules. There are varying patterns on its upper body, typically between four to ten black rings edged with white surround the tubercules. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllidia_o...

Habitat:

Coral and rocky reefs, sand and rubble; Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

Spotted at Pinnacle at Ligpo Island at a depth of about 12 m.

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4 Comments

Eric Noora
Eric Noora 12 years ago

Yes it is Nopayahnah. Thanks! :-)

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

another fascinating underwater denizen!

Eric Noora
Eric Noora 12 years ago

Thanks Harsuame :-)

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 12 years ago

Grandioso !!!

Eric Noora
Spotted by
Eric Noora

Philippines

Spotted on Feb 5, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012

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