How big is the Affined aeolid?

Affined aeolid (Flabellina affinis) reaches 2–5 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Affined aeolid?

Affined aeolid is found between 1–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Affined aeolid?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Affined aeolid?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Affined aeolid (Flabellina affinis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Flabellina affinis
Common name: Affined aeolid
Category: Molluscs
Family: Flabellinidae
Genus: Flabellina
Size: 2–5 cm
Depth: 1–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: slow, specialist-feeder
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Flabellina affinis is a nudibranch of 2 to 5 cm, translucent pink-to-purple body covered in long tapered cerata of the same color with pale tips. Lives on hydroid colonies it feeds upon. Very common on Mediterranean drop-offs in spring. Lays egg masses in white rosette shapes attached to hydroids. Emblematic macro photography subject.

Photo of Affined aeolid

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Affined aeolid?: Affined aeolid (Flabellina affinis) reaches 2–5 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Affined aeolid?: Affined aeolid is found between 1–50 m deep.
Is the Affined aeolid dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Affined aeolid?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Affined aeolid?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Flabellina

Other species in the family Flabellinidae

Edmundsella pedata - Pink flabellina

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 139988)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5724792)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia