Spotted Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris maculosa
- Group: Other
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small spotted sea slug of Indo Pacific reefs, the spotted hypselodoris hides among sponges and turfs of algae. It grows to only about three centimetres and likely takes its chemical defences from the sponges it eats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209597.
FAQ
- Is the Spotted Hypselodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Hypselodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Hypselodoris get?
- The Spotted Hypselodoris grows to about 3 cm.