Crowned Aeolis
Facelina Auriculata
< 5 cm
Max size
0–120 m
Depth
Uncommon
Rarity
Reefs
Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic
About
Overview
The Crowned Aeolis (Facelina auriculata) is a slender, elegant nudibranch known for its translucent white body and striking, iridescent blue highlights. Often found in rocky coastal environments, this sea slug is easily recognized by its long oral tentacles and distinctively annulated rhinophores.
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations