Painted Nudibranch
Hypselodoris infucata
- Group: Nudibranch
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sea slug of shallow tropical reefs, the painted nudibranch grazes on sponges tucked beneath rock slabs and boulders. Like others in its family it stores chemical defences drawn from that diet, advertising its toxicity with bold colour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139151.
FAQ
- Is the Painted Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Painted Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Painted Nudibranch get?
- The Painted Nudibranch grows to about 4 cm.