Nilsodhner's Tritonia
Candiella odhneri
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 10–30 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A small nudibranch barely three centimetres long, it lives at depths between ten and thirty metres and grazes on the soft coral Eunicella. Many sea slugs that eat such prey store the colours and chemistry of their food for their own defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Tritoniidae › Candiella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1669253.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nilsodhner's Tritonia live?
- The Nilsodhner's Tritonia (Candiella odhneri) is typically found at 10–30 m.
- How big does the Nilsodhner's Tritonia get?
- The Nilsodhner's Tritonia grows to about 3 cm.