Made-Up Phyllodesmium
Phyllodesmium serratum
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A dark seabird that nests in colonies on forested hillsides of New Zealand's west coast, it spends the rest of its life far out over the open ocean. It snatches squid and fish from the surface or plunges shallowly after them, and unlike some petrels it rarely follows ships. The species is endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Myrrhinidae › Phyllodesmium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Made-Up Phyllodesmium live?
- The Made-Up Phyllodesmium (Phyllodesmium serratum) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Made-Up Phyllodesmium dangerous to divers?
- The Made-Up Phyllodesmium is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Made-Up Phyllodesmium get?
- The Made-Up Phyllodesmium grows to about 3.5 cm.