Divided flatworm (Pseudoceros dimidiatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Pseudoceros dimidiatus
- Common name
- Divided flatworm
- Category
- Worms
- Family
- Pseudocerotidae
- Genus
- Pseudoceros
- Size
- 3–8 cm
- Depth
- 1–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, diurnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean
Description
Pseudoceros dimidiatus reaches 8 cm. Flatworm (Pseudocerotidae) Indo-Pacific with flattened leaf-like oval body, spectacular alternating gold-yellow and black longitudinal stripes on dorsal face, distinctive vivid orange mantle edge. Lives from 1 to 30 m on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Moves by undulating body. Predator or scavenger, associated with colonial ascidians. Trophy macro dive photo subject, one of the most beautiful and sought-after flatworms at Lembeh, Anilao, Red Sea.
Photo of Divided flatworm
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Divided flatworm?
- Divided flatworm (Pseudoceros dimidiatus) reaches 3–8 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Divided flatworm?
- Divided flatworm is found between 1–30 m deep.
- Is the Divided flatworm dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Divided flatworm?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Divided flatworm?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Pseudoceros
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 483959)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5817919)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia