How big is the Pink flabellina?

Pink flabellina (Edmundsella pedata) reaches 2–4 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pink flabellina?

Pink flabellina is found between 1–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pink flabellina?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pink flabellina?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Pink flabellina (Edmundsella pedata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Edmundsella pedata
Common name: Pink flabellina
Category: Molluscs
Family: Flabellinidae
Genus: Edmundsella
Size: 2–4 cm
Depth: 1–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: slow, specialist-feeder
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Edmundsella pedata (formerly Flabellina pedata) is a small nudibranch of 2 to 4 cm, purple to violet body with long tubular cerata tipped in vivid yellow-orange. Feeds exclusively on hydroids, recycling their stinging cells into its cerata. Common in spring in the Mediterranean and European Atlantic, from 1 to 40 m. A highly appreciated macro subject.

Photo of Pink flabellina

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pink flabellina?: Pink flabellina (Edmundsella pedata) reaches 2–4 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pink flabellina?: Pink flabellina is found between 1–40 m deep.
Is the Pink flabellina dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Pink flabellina?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pink flabellina?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Flabellinidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 1047602)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 9596708)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia