Cape Dorid
Hypselodoris capensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–20 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A vividly patterned sea slug of intertidal rock and shallow reef down to at least twenty metres, it reaches only about four centimetres. Its bright colours warn that it borrows distasteful chemicals from the sponges it eats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225515.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cape Dorid live?
- The Cape Dorid (Hypselodoris capensis) is typically found at 20–20 m.
- Is the Cape Dorid dangerous to divers?
- The Cape Dorid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cape Dorid get?
- The Cape Dorid grows to about 4 cm.