Scabby Platydoris
Platydoris scabra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A flat, oval sea slug with a tough, scabby looking back, it lives in shallow water tucked under rocks and coral rubble. Like other dorids it grazes on sponges, scraping them with a rasping tongue.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Discodorididae › Platydoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221067.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scabby Platydoris live?
- The Scabby Platydoris (Platydoris scabra) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Scabby Platydoris dangerous to divers?
- The Scabby Platydoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scabby Platydoris get?
- The Scabby Platydoris grows to about 8 cm.