Crowned Nudibranch
Polycera capensis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A black bodied sea slug trimmed with orange and white, the crowned nudibranch crawls from the intertidal fringe down to at least thirty metres. Reaching about seven centimetres, it grazes the bryozoan colonies that coat reef surfaces.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Polycera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225509.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crowned Nudibranch live?
- The Crowned Nudibranch (Polycera capensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Crowned Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Crowned Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crowned Nudibranch get?
- The Crowned Nudibranch grows to about 7 cm.