Ward's Nudibranch
Notobryon wardi
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: to 15 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
A small sea slug found from the shoreline down to around 15 metres, Ward's nudibranch grazes on hydroids, including the feathery colonies of Lytocarpus. It carries fingerlike outgrowths along its back that help it breathe and blend in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Scyllaeidae › Notobryon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225545.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ward's Nudibranch live?
- The Ward's Nudibranch (Notobryon wardi) is typically found at to 15 m.
- How big does the Ward's Nudibranch get?
- The Ward's Nudibranch grows to about 3.5 cm.