Gloomy Nudibranch
Tambja morosa
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 1–4 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A dark, velvety nudibranch that lives near the bases of reef slopes just below the tide line, reaching about seven centimetres. Like others in its genus it feeds on bryozoans and carries no danger to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Tambja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 531173.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gloomy Nudibranch live?
- The Gloomy Nudibranch (Tambja morosa) is typically found at 1–4 m.
- Is the Gloomy Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Gloomy Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gloomy Nudibranch get?
- The Gloomy Nudibranch grows to about 7 cm.