Radiant Waffle Dorid
Halgerda maaikeae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–28 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sea slug of deep reef faces around 25 to 28 metres, it crawls over the rock grazing the encrusting growth there. Its back carries a raised network of ridges, the waffle pattern that gives the group its name, and it is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Discodorididae › Halgerda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1666836.
FAQ
- How deep does the Radiant Waffle Dorid live?
- The Radiant Waffle Dorid (Halgerda maaikeae) is typically found at 25–28 m.
- Is the Radiant Waffle Dorid dangerous to divers?
- The Radiant Waffle Dorid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Radiant Waffle Dorid get?
- The Radiant Waffle Dorid grows to about 4.1 cm.