Species · GBIF taxon 4605680
Pikachu Nudibranch
Thecacera pacificaAlso known as Pikachu Sea Slug, Pacific Thecacera
Pikachu nudibranchs are striking marine gastropods easily recognized by their bright orange-yellow bodies tipped with electric blue and black accents. These small sea slugs crawl slowly over rocky reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific, using their sensory rhinophores to locate food. Their distinctive color pattern serves as a warning to predators of their toxic chemical defenses.
MarineColorfulBenthic
- diet
- Bryozoans
- family
- Polyceridae
- threats
- Habitat degradation and water pollution
- life Span
- Up to 1 year
NE
Safe to observe at a normal distance; avoid touching their delicate bodies.
- Look Closely: Search among green bryozoan colonies on shaded reef walls where they feed.
- Avoid Touching: Their soft bodies are extremely fragile and easily damaged by physical contact.
- Use Macro Lenses: Capture their vibrant details with a camera rather than disturbing their position.