brokig kamnuding
Trinchesia caerulea
Trinchesia caerulea is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Trinchesiidae.
13
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Nudibranchia
Family
Trinchesiidae
Genus
Trinchesia
brokig kamnuding belongs to the family Trinchesiidae, order Nudibranchia, within the Gastropoda class.
Species Profile
Trinchesia caerulea is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Trinchesiidae.
Trinchesia caerulea faces significant threats from coastal development and pollution in its marine habitats, which degrade the water quality essential for this nudibranch's survival. Climate change-induced ocean acidification and warming temperatures further stress populations by affecting their prey species and altering suitable habitat conditions.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This marine nudibranch inhabits shallow coastal waters, rocky intertidal zones, and subtidal areas with rich algal growth and hydroid colonies. It is typically found on hard substrates including rocks, pier pilings, and artificial structures in temperate marine environments.
Threats
Coastal development and habitat destruction
Marine pollution and water quality degradation
Ocean acidification from climate change
Sea temperature rise affecting prey availability
Sedimentation from coastal runoff
Found in 13 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). brokig kamnuding (Trinchesia caerulea). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/brokig-kamnuding