How big is the Smaller cratena?

Smaller cratena (Cratena minor) reaches 1–3 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Smaller cratena?

Smaller cratena is found between 1–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Smaller cratena?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Smaller cratena?

Found in: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Smaller cratena (Cratena minor)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cratena minor
Common name: Smaller cratena
Category: Molluscs
Family: Facelinidae
Genus: Cratena
Size: 1–3 cm
Depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, slow-mover, venomous
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Cratena minor reaches 3 cm. Small Mediterranean aeolid nudibranch with thin elongated cream-white body with orange-red cerata in clusters on back, smaller and more discreet than cousin C. peregrina (already in base). Stinging cnidocysts sequestered in cerata for defense (originating from prey hydroids). Lives from 1 to 30 m on rocky bottoms with Eudendrium hydroids in Mediterranean. Macro photo subject for small aeolid enthusiasts. Relatively recent species in nomenclature.

Photo of Smaller cratena

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Smaller cratena?: Smaller cratena (Cratena minor) reaches 1–3 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Smaller cratena?: Smaller cratena is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Smaller cratena dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Smaller cratena?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Smaller cratena?: Found in: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Cratena

Cratena peregrina - Peregrine aeolid

Other species in the family Facelinidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 828468)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 7685159)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia