Shore life · La Saladita, Guerrero

Baseodiscus mexicanus

Spanish: Gusano de bandas mexicano

Baseodiscus mexicanus (Baseodiscus mexicanus)
Photographed by ronwoheau on iNaturalist · CC-BY-NC

Baseodiscus mexicanus is a species of proboscis worm in the family Valenciniidae. Most often recorded in Jan, Nov.

TaxonomyPilidiophora › Heteronemertea › Valenciniidae
Local records4 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records107 on iNaturalist
Recorded here2011 – 2025
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Shore life guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Baseodiscus mexicanus (Baseodiscus mexicanus) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/baseodiscus-mexicanus/, updated 2026-11-08. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.