Notobryon wardi, the iridescent nudibranch, is a species of scyllid nudibranch, and is found in South Africa. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Scyllaeidae.Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa
Distribution This species is found around the South African coast from Elands Bay to Jeffreys Bay. It is usually found inter-tidally but has been found to 20 m.Gosliner, T.M. 1987. Nudibranchs of Southern Africa
Description Notobryon wardi is a medium-sized (up to 50 mm) smooth-bodied nudibranch. The body is reddish-brown with iridescent blue-green spots on its sides and back. The smooth rhinophores are surrounded by cup-like sheaths. Two sets of wispy gills are flanked by flattened lobes extending from the body.Zsilavecz, G. 2007. Nudibranchs of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay.
Ecology Notobryon wardi feeds on hydroids. It can swim when disturbed using lateral movements of its body.
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External links http://www.seaslugforum.net/notoward.htm