Yellow-Edged Cadlina

Physical Description

The Yellow-edged Cadlina, scientifically known as Cadlina luteomarginata, features a ground color ranging from cream to very pale yellow. Its dorsal tubercles are adorned with lemon yellow tips, while a band of similar color adorns both the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the mantle margin and the edge of the foot. Rhinophores boast 15-18 cream to light yellow lamellae. Branchial plumes, numbering 6, are bipinnate and appear cream to light yellow. Labial tentacles are auriform. Yellow-edged Cadlina typically measures about 25mm in length, although specimens may reach 74mm.

Habitat and Geographical Range

Yellow-edged Cadlinas inhabit the eastern Pacific coast.

What They Eat and How They Breed

While specific dietary habits and breeding behaviors of Yellow-edged Cadlinas are not extensively documented, they likely feed on various marine organisms found in their habitat and reproduce through typical nudibranch breeding mechanisms.