Black Wrinkle Dorid

Tambja capensis

Black Wrinkle Dorid

A South African sea slug that turns up from the shoreline down to about thirty metres, the black wrinkle dorid grazes only on branching bryozoans. Its deep blue body and bright trim make it one of the more conspicuous nudibranchs on shallow subtidal rock.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Tambja

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225522.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Wrinkle Dorid live?
The Black Wrinkle Dorid (Tambja capensis) is typically found at to 30 m.
Is the Black Wrinkle Dorid dangerous to divers?
The Black Wrinkle Dorid is harmless to divers.