by David Young | Jul 23, 2026 | Molluscs
Lewis’s Moon Snail Author and Photographer: Arden Barott Scientific name: Niverita lewisii Size range: ~76mm to 140mm (3 to 5.5 inches) Identifying Features These moon snails are known to be the largest species in their family, Naticidae. An adult shell...
by David Young | Aug 23, 2024 | Molluscs
Ruby Octopus Author:Â Claire Troost Common Names:Â Ruby Octopus, Pacific Red Octopus, Red Octopus Scientific Name:Â Octopus rubescens (Polypus rubescens) Size Range:Â to 50cm (20 inch) arm spread Identifying Features:Â This species was originally thought to be a...
by David Young | Aug 23, 2024 | Molluscs
Giant Pacific Octopus Author: Stephanie Hurst Photos by S. Hurst and A. Rutledge Common name: Giant Pacific Octopus, Giant Octopus Scientific name: Enteroctopus dofleini Size Range: around 3-5 meters across and averaging 50kg (110lbs). They are the largest octopus in...
by David Young | Aug 22, 2024 | Molluscs
Authors:Â Allie and Charlotte Common name :Â Opalescent Nudibranch, Hermissenda Nudibranch Scientific name :Â Â Hermissenda crassicornis Size range :Â up to 8cm long but normally around 3cm Identifying Features:Â The Opalescent Nudibranch is likely the most attractive...
by David Young | Aug 22, 2024 | Molluscs
The Frosted Nudibranch by Elias and Jesse Common name:Â Frosted Nudibranch, Alabaster Nudibranch, White-lined Dirona Scientific name:Â Dirona albolineata Size range:Â up to 180mm (18cm) in length but normally 4cm Identifying Features:Â Â The most prominent feature of the...
by David Young | Aug 22, 2024 | Molluscs
Author: Samantha Claver Photogragh and video by Samantha Claver Common names: Golden Dirona, Gold Dirona, Orange Dirona Scientific name: Dirona pellucida Size Range: up to 12 cm (5 inches) long Identifying Features: Dirona pellucida belongs to the Nudibranchia...