How big is the Eel bornella?

Eel bornella (Bornella anguilla) reaches 4–10 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Eel bornella?

Eel bornella is found between 5–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Eel bornella?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Eel bornella?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Eel bornella (Bornella anguilla)

Key facts

Scientific name: Bornella anguilla
Common name: Eel bornella
Category: Molluscs
Family: Bornellidae
Genus: Bornella
Size: 4–10 cm
Depth: 5–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, sand
Behaviours: benthic, swimming
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Bornella anguilla reaches 10 cm. Remarkable Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Bornellidae) with very elongated serpentine body with laterally aligned branched cerata, brown-orange to white-pink spotted coloration. Unique behavior: actively swims in open water with very distinctive S-shaped undulating movements (hence anguilla, like an eel), rare in mostly benthic nudibranchs. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs and sands of Indo-Pacific. Iconic photo and video subject for its spectacular swimming behavior.

Photo of Eel bornella

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Eel bornella?: Eel bornella (Bornella anguilla) reaches 4–10 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Eel bornella?: Eel bornella is found between 5–30 m deep.
Is the Eel bornella dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Eel bornella?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Eel bornella?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 549611)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6518706)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia