Kaloplocamus ramosus
Source-cited species reference: taxonomy from WoRMS, biology from SeaLifeBase, occurrence map from GBIF, description from Wikipedia.
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Kaloplocamus ramosus, the tasselled nudibranch, is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, and a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Polyceridae.
Scientific classification
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumMollusca
- ClassGastropoda
- OrderNudibranchia
- FamilyPolyceridae
- GenusKaloplocamus
- SpeciesKaloplocamus ramosus
Named by (Cantraine, 1835)
Close relatives
Other species of Kaloplocamus with a Codexery entry.
- Kaloplocamus dokte Kaloplocamus dokte
- Kaloplocamus maru Kaloplocamus maru
- Kaloplocamus peludo Kaloplocamus peludo
Sources: Wikipedia taxobox: Kaloplocamus ramosus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · order, family and genus agree with WoRMS AphiaID 141710 (CC BY 4.0)
Where the kaloplocamus ramosus has been recorded
Each dot is a place where the species has been observed and reported (438 records, half-degree grid) — not a modelled range. 19 inland records left out (institution coordinates).
Map: drawn by Codexery. Data: GBIF occurrence search (records CC0 / CC BY) · Natural Earth basemap (public domain) · place coordinates: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Classification (WoRMS)
Full classification as recorded by WoRMS: Kingdom: Animalia · Phylum: Mollusca · Class: Gastropoda · Order: Nudibranchia · Family: Polyceridae · Genus: Kaloplocamus.
Accepted name: Kaloplocamus ramosus · Authority: (Cantraine, 1835) · Taxonomic status: accepted · AphiaID: 141710.
Synonyms and superseded combinations recorded for this taxon: Doris fimbriata Delle Chiaje, 1841; Doris ramosa Cantraine, 1835; Euplocamus atlanticus Bergh, 1892; Euplocamus croceus R. A. Philippi, 1836; Euplocamus frondosus R. A. Philippi, 1839; Kaloplocamus atlanticus (Bergh, 1892); Kaloplocamus aureus Odhner, 1932; Kaloplocamus filosus Cattaneo-Vietti & Sordi, 1988.
Source: World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141710 (CC BY 4.0). Accessed 2026-09-25.
Biology and life history (SeaLifeBase)
Measured values published by SeaLifeBase for Kaloplocamus ramosus. Only fields the database actually holds for this species are shown; these are database values, not aquarium guidance.
Depth range: 0–130 m · Habitat zone: benthic.
SeaLifeBase notes: Inhabits deep water (Ref. 866).
Source: SeaLifeBase species summary (SpecCode 1380) — https://www.sealifebase.se/summary/Kaloplocamus-ramosus.html (CC BY-NC 3.0 — non-commercial use only). Accessed 2026-09-25.
Distribution and occurrence records (GBIF)
438 georeferenced occurrence records for Kaloplocamus ramosus are published through GBIF from 18 countries or marine areas. The map above plots 43 distinct locations from a sample of 438 records, omitting 19 inland records that carry an institution's coordinates rather than a collection site; it shows where the species has been observed and reported, not a modelled range.
Most records by country or area: Australia (256); Japan (111); Korea, Republic of (11); Portugal (10); China (9); France (8); South Africa (8); Spain (4); Hong Kong (3); Italy (3); French Polynesia (3); Ukraine (3); Angola (2); Philippines (2); United States of America (2).
Marine regions with a valid WoRMS distribution record: European waters (ERMS scope); New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone; Azores Exclusive Economic Zone; Australian part of the Tasman Sea; Australian part of the Bass Strait; South African Exclusive Economic Zone; Adriatic Sea; Madeiran Exclusive Economic Zone.
Source: GBIF Occurrence Search (taxonKey 2291839) — https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/search?taxon_key=2291839&has_coordinate=true (records CC0 / CC BY); WoRMS distribution records (MarineRegions) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141710 (CC BY 4.0); Natural Earth 110m basemap — https://www.naturalearthdata.com/ (public domain). Accessed 2026-09-25.
Description and natural history (Wikipedia)
This species was described from the Mediterranean Sea. It has subsequently been reported from south-eastern Australia and Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. It is also found off the South African coast, where it occurs from Hout Bay on the Cape Peninsula to the Wild Coast. It lives at depths from 25–400 m.
The length of the species attains 100 mm.
The tasselled nudibranch is very well-camouflaged; it usually cannot be noticed underwater without using a torch. The body is pale with variable amounts of reddish-pink pigmentation and is covered with raised white spots.
Numerous branched projections on the notum aid in camouflage, and may be extended or retracted. This nudibranch has large perfoliate rhinophores, which are usually pinkish in color. The gills are spotted with red pigmentation.
The body is a distinct orange color with brighter orange speckles and may feature scattered, raised white spots. It has a soft texture with numerous branched lateral projections, which become more prominent when viewed underwater.
The body is pale orange with brighter orange speckles and scattered raised white spots.
Source: Wikipedia: Kaloplocamus ramosus — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaloplocamus_ramosus (CC BY-SA 4.0). Accessed 2026-09-25.
Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Kaloplocamus ramosus (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Classification: the source article's taxobox; order, family and genus checked against WoRMS, the World Register of Marine Species (CC BY 4.0).
- Occurrence records: GBIF (CC0 / CC BY). Basemap: Natural Earth (public domain).
- Biology values: SeaLifeBase species summary (CC BY-NC 3.0, non-commercial).
- Word definitions: the , each quoted from its Wikipedia article.
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