Algarvia alba explained

Algarvia alba is a species of sea slug, specifically an aeolid nudibranch. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Facelinidae.^[1]

Distribution

This species was described from Sagres, Portugal 37.0136°N -8.9253°W. It has subsequently been recorded from Cantabria 43.3094°N -2.1978°W, on the North coast of Spain.^[2]

Description

Algarvia alba is a small nudibranch, growing to 15 mm in length. It has a distinctive appearance, with a white body, white cerata and bright orange-red oral tentacles and rhinophores and an orange line across the front of the head.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Caballer, M.; Gofas, S. (2014). Algarvia alba Garcia-Gomez & Cervera, 1989. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2015-02-27
2. Silva, J.P., Pola, M., Calado, G. & Cervera, J.L. (2015). First record of Algarvia alba García-Gómez and Cervera, 1989 (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia) outside the type locality. Marine Biodiversity, DOI 10.1007/s12526-015-0320-1.
3. Cantalapiedra, M. (2014). Algarvia alba photograph, Cantabria, Spain.