species: Pericelis sp. in Lizard Island Field Guide (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Pericelis sp.


©Anne Hoggett: Unidentified pericelidid flatworm on underside of rubble slab near sandspit at Palfrey Island, Lizard Island Group. 6 cm.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Platyhelminthes
Class Rhabditophora
Order Polycladida
Family Pericelidae
Genus Pericelis
Species Pericelis sp.

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Distinguishing features

Translucent grey with opaque white midline, covered all over with brown mesh pattern that outlines large spots. Quite fast-moving.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Newman, L.J. and L.R.G. Cannon (2003). Marine flatworms: The world of polyclads CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Vic.
  • Ryanskiy, A. (2021). Marine Flatworms of the Tropical Indo-Pacific. Reef Id Books.