Order

Common name: Polyclad Flatworms

Scientific name: Polycladida

Polycladida, commonly known as polyclad flatworms, are a diverse order of free-living flatworms found in marine environments. They are known for their intricate and often colorful patterns, which make them visually appealing in reef aquariums. Polyclads play a role in the natural balance of reef ecosystems, but they can become pests if their populations are not controlled. They are predators and scavengers, feeding on small invertebrates and detritus. Hobbyists should monitor their numbers, as some species may prey on sessile invertebrates such as corals and clams.

  1. Marine Blue Flatworm (Cycloporus venetus)
    Common name: Marine Blue Flatworm
    Scientific name: Cycloporus venetus
  2. Common name: Flatworm
    Scientific name: Leptoplana tremellaris
  3. Orsak's Flatworm (Maiazoon orsaki) swimming upon corals of Raja Ampat
    Common name: Orsak's Flatworm
    Scientific name: Maiazoon orsaki
  4. Common name: Alcino's Flatworm
    Scientific name: Notoplana alcinoi
  5. Persian Carpet Flatworm (Pseudobiceros bedfordi) - Palau
    Common name: Persian Carpet Flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros bedfordi
  6. Common name: Damawan Flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros damawan
  7. Cerise flatworm (Pseudoceros ferrugineus) Showing its Colors
    Common name: Fuchsia flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros ferrugineus
  8. Marine flatworm - Pseudobiceros fulgor. Macro underwater world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Pseudoceros fulgor
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros fulgor
  9. Pseudoceros ferrugineus, the Fuchsia flatworm, is a marine flatworm species that belongs to the Pseudocerotidae family
    Common name: Glorious Flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros gloriosus
  10. Cryptic flatworm
    Common name: Camouflaged flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros kryptos
  11. Common name: Pseudoceros uniarborensis
    Scientific name: Pseudobiceros uniarborensis
  12. Common name: White and orange edge flatworm
    Scientific name: Pseudoceros hancockanus
  13. Common name: Pillar Tailed Flatworm
    Scientific name: Stylochus pilidium