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Pikachu nudibranch

Scientific name: Thecacera pacifica

Size: Up to 2 inches

Color: yellow and black / electric blue

Distinguishing feature: Yellow orange, a little translucent. The ends are black or blue electrical

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

Pikachu nudibranch of Raja Ampat

Pikachu nudibranch

Scientific name: Thecacera pacifica

Size: Up to 2 inches

Color: yellow and black / electric blue

Distinguishing feature: Yellow orange, a little translucent. The ends are black or blue electrical

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

In detail

This nudibranch is of the same family as the painted Thecacerus, but its yellow coloring allowed it to be a species in its own right.

Because of this color and its shape, especially its rhinophores (antennas) that resembles his ears, he was very quickly compared to the pokemon Pikachu.

The different species of Nudibranchs we have seen

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