The blue dragon has made another appearance on a beach in Tenerife, similar to what was witnessed last August in Gran Canaria. In this instance, the Granadilla de Abona City Council has announced that, following the recent sighting of blue dragon specimens on the main beach of El Médano and Leocadio Machado, precautionary measures have been taken.
As a result, both a yellow flag and a purple flag have been raised due to the presence of hazardous marine life, as the blue dragon is a venomous creature whose sting is comparable to that inflicted by a jellyfish.
The blue dragon is easily identifiable: it exhibits a vibrant electric blue and grey colour, floats on the water’s surface, and harbours venom within its appendages.
This species belongs to the nudibranch family of gastropods and typically inhabits the open sea, though it can occasionally be washed ashore.
It is a diminutive creature, measuring between 2 and 3 centimetres, according to information provided by the City Council.
The blue dragon will attack if it perceives danger, and its sting mirrors that of a jellyfish.
