Aegires citrinus explained

Aegires citrinus is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine, opisthobranch gastropod mollusk in the family Aegiridae.^[1]

Distribution

This species was described from New Caledonia. It is common in Eastern Australia and known from the Philippines.^[2] Aegris citrinus has also been found at Cabilao Island, Philippines.

Description

Aegris Citrinus is a nudibranch whose length averages about 14 mm. Its coloration may be translucent, white, or a bright yellow. This depends on the sponges it eats.

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Aegires citrinus. In: MolluscaBase (2017). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2017-04-24.
2. Web site: Aegires citrinus Pruvot-Fol, 1930. Rudman . W. B.. 2003-07-02 . www.seaslugforum.net . Australian Museum, Sydney . en. 2019-01-16.