Girdled Glossodoris
Glossodoris cincta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–10 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A sea slug of shallow patch reefs, this nudibranch shelters beneath coral rubble at depths around 5 to 10 metres and reaches roughly 6 centimetres. Like its chromodorid relatives it feeds on sponges.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Glossodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Girdled Glossodoris live?
- The Girdled Glossodoris (Glossodoris cincta) is typically found at 5–10 m.
- Is the Girdled Glossodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Girdled Glossodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Girdled Glossodoris get?
- The Girdled Glossodoris grows to about 6 cm.