Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris
Gymnodoris alba
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
Unlike most sea slugs that graze sponges or algae, this orange spotted nudibranch hunts other nudibranchs, slipping over coral rubble in shallow water to feed on aeolid slugs. It lives in the top few metres of reef, where its prey is plentiful.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Gymnodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 533866.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris live?
- The Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris (Gymnodoris alba) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Spotted Gymnodoris is harmless to divers.