The Flamingo Tongue Snail
Cyphoma gibbosum
Cool facts!
This colorful sea snail lives primarily in the Caribbean and Atlantic ocean. Its shell is actually white but the creature itself makes the patches on its back so colorful. This sea snail feeds off of toxic sea fans, making the creature toxic itself! When attacked, it can wipe out its color and turn completely white to avoid predators.
Some cool pictures!
Flamingo Tongue Snail
Flamingo Tongue Snail
Flamingo Tongue Snail
Retracting its color
More Facts!
These creatures communicate with each other through mucus trails. They are usually only active in the day. They are only expected to live for around 2 years!
Flamingo Tongue