Family

Common name: Side-gilled slugs

Scientific name: Pleurobranchidae

Pleurobranchidae, commonly known as side-gilled slugs or pleurobranchs, are a family of sea slugs that exhibit a unique gill structure located on the right side of their body, beneath the mantle. These nocturnal creatures are often found on reef structures and are known for their diverse color patterns and sizes. They are not common in the aquarium trade, but some hobbyists may appreciate their unusual appearance and scavenging habits. They feed on a variety of foods, including detritus, dead animals, and sometimes live prey, making them a potential clean-up crew in a controlled environment.

  1. a colorful nudibranch crawling on the coral. Science name: 
Berthella martensi (Pilsbry, 1896).  Ie Island, Okinawa, Japan
    Common name: Marten's Berthella
    Scientific name: Berthella martensi
  2. Forskal's Pleurobranch (Pleurobranchus forskalii) is a sidegill slug during a night dive in Anilao, Philippines.  Underwater photography and travel.
    Common name: Forskal's side-gilled slug
    Scientific name: Pleurobranchus forskalii
  3. Pleurobranchus grandis (Pleurobranchus grandis), marine nudibranch sitting in coral reef, Selayar, South Sulawesi, Pacific, Indonesia, Asia
    Common name: grand pleurobranch
    Scientific name: Pleurobranchus grandis