Patagonian Geitodoris
Geitodoris patagonica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A small dorid sea slug reaching about three centimetres, it lives across both hard and soft seabed from the surface down to about 15 metres in cool southern waters. Like other dorids it grazes on encrusting growth, breathing through the ring of gills on its back.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Discodorididae › Geitodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 532876.
FAQ
- How deep does the Patagonian Geitodoris live?
- The Patagonian Geitodoris (Geitodoris patagonica) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- How big does the Patagonian Geitodoris get?
- The Patagonian Geitodoris grows to about 3 cm.