Nudibranchs

Welcome to the nudibranch section. If you have any nudibranch photos feel free to send them to info@projectlocal.co.nz

Apricot nudibranch
Scientific name
Tritonia incerta
Size
up to 100mm
Area
Found in Northern NZ. Although speciems have been found in Tasman Bay.

Cadlina willani
Scientific name
Cadlina willani
Area
All over NZ.
Notes
Normally has gold lines on edges.

Chromodoris kuniei
Scientfic name
Chromodoris kuniei
Area
Sometimes found on off shore islands in Northland.
Size
Around 45mm

Gem nudibranch
Scientific name
Dendrodoris denisoni
Area
found all over NZ.

 

Gold lined nudibranch
Scientific name
Chromodoris aureomarginata
Area
All over NZ.

 

Jasons nudibranch
Scientific name
Jason miribilis
Size
Grows to about 55mm
Habitat
Generally prefers areas with fast current flow.

Klown nudibranch
Scientific name
Ceratosoma amoena
Size
Up to 60mm

 

Tambja tenuilineata
Scientific name
Tambja tenuilineata
Area
Found in Northern New Zealand.
Habitat
It's primary food is Bryozoans so it's normal found near them.

Variable nudibranch
Scientific name
Aphelodoris luctuosa
Size
Up to 75mm

Verco's nudibranch
Scientific name
Tambja verconis
Area
Found in northern NZ.
Habitat
exposed headlands.

 

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