Chromodoris luteorosea (Yellow-Spotted Doris)
Share Chromodoris luteorosea Nudibranch in Malta The Yellow-Spotted Doris, scientifically known as Chromodoris luteorosea, is a vibrant species of dorid nudibranch. These sea slugs are marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the family Chromodorididae. Found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, their range extends from the Bay of Biscay […]
Dotted Sea Slug (Peltodoris atromaculata)
Share Dotted Sea Slug Nudibranch in Gozo Peltodoris atromaculata, commonly known as the Dotted Sea-Slug, is a distinctive dorid nudibranch. This fascinating marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the family Discodorididae, superfamily Doridoidea, class Gastropoda, and phylum Mollusca. Known by various names in different languages, it is a notable species in the Mediterranean Sea, frequently spotted […]
Elysia timida (Green Elysia Sea Slug )
Share Elysia timida Sea Slugs in Malta Elysia timida, also known as the Green Elysia, is a sacoglossan sea slug native to the Mediterranean Sea. This marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk is also found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It belongs to the family Plakobranchidae and is sometimes referred to by its […]
Green Spoonworm (Bonellia viridis)
Bonellia viridis, the Green Spoonworm (a.k.a. Green Bonellia), is a wide-ranging marine worm species found all along the north-eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the entire Mediterranean Sea, thus also around the Maltese Islands. It is quite noted for displaying exceptional sexual dimorphism (the male being extremely smaller than the female) and for the […]
Thuridilla hopei (Hope’s Elysia)
Share Thuridilla hopei Sea Slugs in Malta Thuridilla hopei, commonly known as Hope’s Elysia, is a sacoglossan sea slug native to the Mediterranean Sea. Although predominantly found in the Mediterranean, it has occasionally been spotted in the Red Sea. This shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk belongs to the family Plakobranchidae. Thuridilla hopei Sea Slugs at […]
Fan Mussel (Pinna nobilis)
Gozo’s pristine waters offer a glimpse into the life of the Noble Pen Shell (Pinna nobilis), a fascinating and endangered species of Mediterranean clam. Dive into the details of this remarkable bivalve mollusc and learn where to encounter it around Gozo’s dive sites
Felimida krohni (Krohn’s Doris)
Share Felimida krohni Nudibranch in Gozo Felimida krohni, commonly known as Krohn’s Doris, is a vibrant species of dorid nudibranch. This marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the family Chromodorididae and is found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, ranging from the Bay of Biscay to Cape Verde and […]
Charonia lampas (Pink Lady)
Charonia is a genus of very large sea snails, commonly known as Triton’s trumpets, Triton Shells or Tritons. The common name “Triton’s trumpet” is derived from the Greek god Triton, who was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. The god Triton is often portrayed blowing a large seashell horn similar to this species. […]
Felimida purpurea (Pink Doris Nudibranch)
Share Felimida purpurea Nudibranch in Gozo Felimida purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Doris, is a stunning species of dorid nudibranch. This vibrant marine gastropod mollusc belongs to the genus Felimida, family Chromodorididae, superfamily Doridoidea, order Nudibranchia, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca, and kingdom Animalia. This species is prevalent in the Mediterranean Sea and along the […]
Spotted Berthella Sea Slug
Share Berthella ocellata Sea Slugs in Gozo Berthella ocellata, a fascinating sea slug, belongs to the family Pleurobranchidae within the superfamily Pleurobranchoidea. This species is part of the order Pleurobranchomorpha, infraclass Opisthobranchia, subclass Heterobranchia, class Gastropoda, and phylum Mollusca. Commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea, these sea slugs are a delightful sight for divers exploring […]
