Pseudaphya
Pseudaphya is a genus of marine snails, specifically a genus of sea slugs, specifically nudibranchs. They are gastropod mollusks in the family Pseudophyllidae. This genus is currently considered to be monotypic, meaning that it only contains one species, Pseudaphya ferrarii.
Common Names
The common name for Pseudaphya ferrarii is the "Ferrari's nudibranch".
Characteristics
These sea slugs are characterized by their small size, with the holotype specimen of Pseudaphya ferrarii being 12 millimeters long. The body is transparent, with black spots and a dark brown stripe that runs down the middle of the back. There are also some small, white spots scattered on the body. The rhinophores are short and club-shaped, and the cerata are long and slender. The cerata are covered in small, white, finger-like projections. These projections are known as cnidosacs.
Environment
Pseudaphya ferrarii is a marine gastropod that lives in the Mediterranean Sea. It is found on shallow, rocky reefs. The specific habitat details are not fully known as the species is quite rare and only a few specimens have been collected.