Genus

Common name: Chelidonura

Scientific name: Chelidonura

Chelidonura is a genus of small, colorful sea slugs within the family Aglajidae. These headshield slugs are known for their distinctive head shields and trailing tails. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their ability to control flatworm populations, a common pest in reef aquariums. Chelidonura species are typically found in tropical and subtropical seas and are appreciated for their unique appearance and beneficial role in maintaining the ecosystem balance within an aquarium.

  1. A pair of headshield slugs mating or Chelidonura amoena
    Common name: pleasant chelidonura
    Scientific name: Chelidonura amoena
  2. Inornate headshield slug on sand (Mergui archipelago, Myanmar)
    Common name: White-capped swallowtail slug
    Scientific name: Chelidonura inornata
  3. Pale Headshield Slug, Chelidonura pallida is a species of sea slug, or "headshield slug", a marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk in the family Aglajidae
    Common name: Chelidonura pallida
    Scientific name: Chelidonura pallida
  4. Chelidonura varians - sea slug on the sea bed. Underwater macro world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Variable Chelidonura
    Scientific name: Chelidonura varians