Haminoea alfredensis

Bartsch, 1915

Photo of Haminoea alfredensis taken by Guido Zsilavecz at Cape Town, South Africa (verified by Richard Willan)
Scientific Classification:
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
SubclassOpisthobranchia
OrderCephalaspidea
FamilyHaminoeidae
SpeciesHaminoea alfredensis

Information

Comment from expert, Richard Willan: This bubble snail is characterised by the numerous yellow spots on the head shield (not visible in this photo because it is retracted under the front of the shell as a protection from some disturbance), parapodia and mantle. An indication that the individual has recently been disturbed is the milky white defensive fluid being expelled from the rear end of the shell.

Locality

South Africa
( 2 photos )
Cape Town
( 2 photos )
Aug

Sample Photos of Haminoea alfredensis

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Photo by Guido Zsilavecz in Cape Town, South Africa