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Orange Frilled Nudibranch - Facelina sp.
Photo by Greg McFall

The orange frilled nudibranch has a brown body with white markings. It has long front tentacles that can be equivalent to half of its body length. Its back and sides are lined with orange tufts. It grows up to 1.25 inches and lives between 30-100 feet.

Orange Frilled Nudibranch
(Facelina sp.)

Distribution
Western Atlantic, Bahamas, and the Caribbean

Habitat
Reefs

Diet
Hydroids

Status

The status of this species is representative of the populations within the waters of this Sanctuary only, not global populations.

Quick Fact
There are several species of Facelina that are various bright colors.

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