Photo of Marioniopsis viridescens taken by Hamid Rezai at Farur Island, Iran (verified by Richard Willan)
Scientific Classification:
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderNudibranchia
SuborderDendronotina
FamilyTritoniidae
SpeciesMarioniopsis viridescens

Information

Comment from expert, Richard Willan: This tritoniid nudibranch is characterised by the long and slender body, rather sparse gills that are supported on tall stalks, beige or brown background colour, and the distinct opaque white pattern down the centre of the dorsum.

Locality

Philippines
Anilao
May, Oct
 
Kenya
Malindi
Sep
Watamu
Jan, Feb, Apr
 
Iran
Farur Island
Nov
 
Indonesia
Sumbawa
Oct

Sample Photos of Marioniopsis viridescens

Photo by Hamid Rezai in Farur Island, Iran
Photo by Lorenzo de Ponti in Watamu, Kenya
Photo by Orietta Rivolta in Watamu, Kenya
Photo by Orietta Rivolta in Watamu, Kenya