Common name: Gastropods

Gastropoda, commonly referred to as gastropods or snails, is a large and diverse class of mollusks that includes over 60,000 species. These creatures are characterized by their soft bodies, which are typically protected by a hard shell. Gastropods are found in a wide range of environments, from terrestrial to freshwater and marine habitats, making them one of the most adaptable groups of animals. In the context of reefkeeping, marine gastropods are particularly popular due to their roles in algae control and substrate cleaning.

Marine gastropods can vary greatly in size, shape, and color. Many species, such as the popular turbo snails and nassarius snails, are prized for their ability to consume algae and detritus, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem within the aquarium. These snails are often introduced into reef tanks as part of the clean-up crew. They are generally easy to care for, requiring stable water conditions and a steady supply of food, which they often find in the form of natural algae growth.

In addition to their functional benefits, gastropods can also add aesthetic value to an aquarium. Their beautifully coiled shells and slow, deliberate movements can be quite captivating. However, hobbyists should be aware of potential issues, such as predation by certain fish species or the possibility of overpopulation if conditions are ideal for breeding. Some species may also have specific dietary needs or sensitivities to water quality, so it is important to research individual species before introducing them to an aquarium.

Gastropods also play a fascinating role in scientific research, particularly in studies of adaptation. Their diverse morphologies and ecological roles make them an excellent subject for understanding how species adapt to different environments. Overall, gastropods are not only a practical addition to marine aquariums but also offer insights into the complexity and beauty of natural ecosystems.

1. 
   Common name: A nudibranch

   Scientific name: Aegires minor
2. 
   Common name: Green and black gill guard slug

   Scientific name: Aegires serenae
3. Common name: Aldisa barlettai

   Scientific name: Aldisa barlettai
4. Common name: Aperiovula juanjosensii

   Scientific name: Aperiovula juanjosensii
5. 
   Common name: California Sea Hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia californica
6. Common name: Brown Sea Hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia depilans
7. 
   Common name: mottled sea hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia fasciata
8. 
   Common name: spotted sea hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia punctata
9. 
   Common name: Ardeadoris egretta

   Scientific name: Ardeadoris egretta
10. 
    Common name: Nudibranch

    Scientific name: Asteronotus cespitosus
11. 
    Common name: Berghia Nudibranch

    Scientific name: Berghia stephanieae
12. 
    Common name: Marten's Berthella

    Scientific name: Berthella martensi
13. 
    Common name: A nudibranch

    Scientific name: Cadlinella ornatissima
14. 
    Common name: Indian Caloria

    Scientific name: Caloria indica
15. 
    Common name: Warty Egg Cowrie

    Scientific name: Calpurnus verrucosus
16. 
    Common name: Giant Helmet

    Scientific name: Cassis cornuta
17. 
    Common name: purple-edged ceratosoma

    Scientific name: Ceratosoma tenue
18. 
    Common name: trilobate ceratosoma

    Scientific name: Ceratosoma trilobatum
19. 
    Common name: pleasant chelidonura

    Scientific name: Chelidonura amoena
20. 
    Common name: White-capped swallowtail slug

    Scientific name: Chelidonura inornata
21. 
    Common name: Chelidonura pallida

    Scientific name: Chelidonura pallida
22. 
    Common name: Variable Chelidonura

    Scientific name: Chelidonura varians
23. 
    Common name: Rose-branch Murex

    Scientific name: Chicoreus palmarosae
24. 
    Common name: Ramose Murex

    Scientific name: Chicoreus ramosus
25. 
    Common name: Anna's Chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris annae
26. Common name: Chromodoris aspersa

    Scientific name: Chromodoris aspersa
27. 
    Common name: Diana's Chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris dianae
28. 
    Common name: elisabeth's chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris elisabethina
29. 
    Common name: leopard chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris leopardus
30. 
    Common name: loch's chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris lochi
31. 
    Common name: Magnificent Chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris magnifica
32. 
    Common name: Michael's Nudibranch

    Scientific name: Chromodoris michaeli
33. 
    Common name: pyjama slug

    Scientific name: Chromodoris quadricolor
34. 
    Common name: Strigate Chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris strigata
35. 
    Common name: willan's chromodoris

    Scientific name: Chromodoris willani
36. 
    Common name: Strawberry Conch

    Scientific name: Conomurex luhuanus
37. 
    Common name: Princely Cone

    Scientific name: Conus aulicus
38. 
    Common name: California cone

    Scientific name: Conus californicus
39. 
    Common name: Lettered Cone

    Scientific name: Conus litteratus
40. 
    Common name: Marble Cone

    Scientific name: Conus marmoreus
41. 
    Common name: Leaf Sheep

    Scientific name: Costasiella kuroshimae
42. Common name: Crimora lutea

    Scientific name: Crimora lutea
43. 
    Common name: Flamingo Tongue Snail

    Scientific name: Cyphoma gibbosum
44. 
    Common name: Tiger Cowrie

    Scientific name: Cypraea tigris
45. 
    Common name: Bullmouth Helmet

    Scientific name: Cypraecassis rufa
46. 
    Common name: bohol discodoris

    Scientific name: Discodoris boholiensis
47. 
    Common name: blunt-end sea hare

    Scientific name: Dolabella auricularia
48. 
    Common name: Black-margined Doriprismatica

    Scientific name: Doriprismatica atromarginata
49. 
    Common name: Starry Nudibranch

    Scientific name: Doriprismatica stellata
50. Common name: crown doto

    Scientific name: Doto coronata
51. 
    Common name: lettuce slug

    Scientific name: Elysia crispata
52. 
    Common name: Eastern Pacific Emerald Elysia

    Scientific name: Elysia diomedea
53. 
    Common name: lettuce slug

    Scientific name: Elysia ornata
54. 
    Common name: Sapsucking Slug

    Scientific name: Elysia verrucosa
55. 
    Common name: green elysia

    Scientific name: Elysia viridis
56. Common name: Ercolania boodleae

    Scientific name: Ercolania boodleae
57. Common name: Fuzzy cowrie shell

    Scientific name: Erosaria miliaris
58. Common name: Dotted Dove Shell

    Scientific name: Euplica scripta
59. Common name: Spindle Euthria

    Scientific name: Euthria cornea
60. Common name: True Tulip

    Scientific name: Fasciolaria tulipa
61. 
    Common name: much-desired flabellina

    Scientific name: Flabellina exoptata
62. 
    Common name: purple aeolis

    Scientific name: Flabellina iodinea
63. 
    Common name: striped flabellina

    Scientific name: Flabellina lineata
64. 
    Common name: red-lined flabellina

    Scientific name: Flabellina rubrolineata
65. 
    Common name: A nudibranch

    Scientific name: Glossodoris cincta
66. 
    Common name: hikuero glossodoris

    Scientific name: Glossodoris hikuerensis
67. 
    Common name: Pallid glossodoris

    Scientific name: Glossodoris pallida
68. 
    Common name: brown margin glossodoris

    Scientific name: Glossodoris rufomarginata
69. 
    Common name: Goniobranchus albopunctatus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus albopunctatus
70. Common name: Goniobranchus alius

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus alius
71. 
    Common name: Ringed chromodoris

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus annulatus
72. 
    Common name: Purple-Edged Ceratosoma

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus aureopurpureus
73. 
    Common name: co's goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus coi
74. 
    Common name: Collingwood's Chromodoris

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus collingwoodi
75. 
    Common name: Reliable Goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus fidelis
76. 
    Common name: Twin Goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus geminus
77. 
    Common name: goemetric goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus geometricus
78. 
    Common name: lumpy goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus hintuanensis
79. 
    Common name: Kuni's nudibranch

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus kuniei
80. 
    Common name: red-netted goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus reticulatus
81. 
    Common name: red-netted goniobranchus

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus tinctorius
82. 
    Common name: Nudibranch

    Scientific name: Goniobranchus tritos
83. Common name: angled doris

    Scientific name: Goniodoris nodosa
84. Common name: knobbly triton

    Scientific name: Gutturnium muricinum
85. 
    Common name: Red spotted transluscent slug

    Scientific name: Gymnodoris ceylonica
86. 
    Common name: batangas halgerda

    Scientific name: Halgerda batangas
87. 
    Common name: Halgerda carlsoni

    Scientific name: Halgerda carlsoni
88. 
    Common name: willey's halgerda

    Scientific name: Halgerda willeyi
89. 
    Common name: Harpago Chiragra

    Scientific name: Harpago chiragra
90. 
    Common name: Spanish dancer

    Scientific name: Hexabranchus sanguineus
91. 
    Common name: Pink Murex

    Scientific name: Hexaplex erythrostomus
92. 
    Common name: Giant hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris apolegma
93. 
    Common name: Bullocks Hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris bullockii
94. 
    Common name: Kanga Hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris kanga
95. 
    Common name: spotted hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris maculosa
96. 
    Common name: beautiful hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris pulchella
97. 
    Common name: tryon's hypselodoris

    Scientific name: Hypselodoris tryoni
98. 
    Common name: Sea Slug

    Scientific name: Jorunna funebris
99. 
    Common name: red-lined jorunna

    Scientific name: Jorunna rubescens
100. 
     Common name: Pilsbry's Spider Conch

     Scientific name: Lambis crocata
101. 
     Common name: Common Spider Conch

     Scientific name: Lambis lambis
102. Common name: Limenandra Nodosa

     Scientific name: Limenandra nodosa
103. 
     Common name: queen conch

     Scientific name: Lobatus gigas
104. 
     Common name: Hawkwing Conch

     Scientific name: Lobatus raninus
105. 
     Common name: Arabic cowry

     Scientific name: Mauritia arabica
106. Common name: Marie's Mexichromis

     Scientific name: Mexichromis mariei
107. 
     Common name: Beau Vallon magnificent slug

     Scientific name: Mexichromis multituberculata
108. 
     Common name: jolly gree giant

     Scientific name: Miamira sinuata
109. 
     Common name: miniature melo

     Scientific name: Micromelo undatus
110. 
     Common name: Gold Ringer

     Scientific name: Monetaria annulus
111. 
     Common name: Serpent's Head Cowrie

     Scientific name: Monetaria caputserpentis
112. 
     Common name: Money Cowrie

     Scientific name: Monetaria moneta
113. 
     Common name: Cake Nassa

     Scientific name: Nassarius arcularia
114. 
     Common name: Jewelled Dog Whelk

     Scientific name: Nassarius conoidalis
115. 
     Common name: crested nembrotha

     Scientific name: Nembrotha cristata
116. 
     Common name: lined nembrotha

     Scientific name: Nembrotha lineolata
117. 
     Common name: bighorn nembrotha

     Scientific name: Nembrotha megalocera
118. 
     Common name: purple-lined nembrotha

     Scientific name: Nembrotha purpureolineata
119. 
     Common name: Nembrotha yonowae

     Scientific name: Nembrotha yonowae
120. Common name: Funiculate Nerite

     Scientific name: Nerita funiculata