Flabellina nudibranch
Flabellina affinis
Sighting evidence at Binidali Gorgonian Garden, Menorca
One of the most vivid nudibranchs in the Mediterranean, Flabellina affinis displays purple cerata tipped in intense violet and feeds exclusively on hydroids growing on the rocky transition zone below the meadow. It is seasonal, peaking in late spring through early summer. Experienced macro photographers plan Binidali dives around this window specifically to capture its striking colouration against the pale limestone substrate.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Flabellina nudibranch is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.