Western Dondice
Dondice occidentalis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
The western dondice is a small sea slug that grazes on cnidarians, including the upside down jellyfish Cassiopea. Growing to about five centimetres, it lives among submerged vegetation in shallow water down to roughly 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Myrrhinidae › Dondice
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181246.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Dondice live?
- The Western Dondice (Dondice occidentalis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- How big does the Western Dondice get?
- The Western Dondice grows to about 5 cm.