Swollen Phyllidia (Phyllidia varicosa) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Swollen Phyllidia
Phyllidia varicosa is a common nnudibranch in South-East Asia, the Red Sea and Western Pacific. It's commonly known as the Swollen Phyllidia or Nobbled Phyllidia. It is larger than many other similar species.
Swollen Phyllidia
Credit: Sven Peeters
Swollen Phyllidia
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Three Swollen Phyllidia at Richelieu Rock
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Two Swollen Phyllidia in Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Swollen Phyllidia Phyllidia varicosa
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Mollusca (Mollusks / Molluscs)
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| Class: |
Gastropoda
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| Order: | Nudibranchia (Nudibranchs) |
| Family: | Phyllidiidae (Phyllidiidae) |
| Genus: | Phyllidia (Phyllidia) |
| Species: | Phyllidia varicosa |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 10 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Swollen Phyllidia
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
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