Varicose Phyllidia
Phyllidia varicosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
Firm and warty across its black back with raised blue and orange ridges, this nudibranch grazes sponges on subtidal coral reefs between 10 and 20 metres. Those bold colours warn of toxins it stores in its skin, so it crawls in the open by day untroubled by predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Phyllidiidae › Phyllidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212835.
FAQ
- How deep does the Varicose Phyllidia live?
- The Varicose Phyllidia (Phyllidia varicosa) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Varicose Phyllidia dangerous to divers?
- The Varicose Phyllidia is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Varicose Phyllidia get?
- The Varicose Phyllidia grows to about 7 cm.