Wellington Nudibranch
Doris wellingtonensis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A dorid sea slug that grazes on sponges across shallow reefs down to about 50 metres. Growing to around 20 centimetres, it breathes through a circle of feathery gills on its back and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Dorididae › Doris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 533955.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wellington Nudibranch live?
- The Wellington Nudibranch (Doris wellingtonensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Wellington Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Wellington Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wellington Nudibranch get?
- The Wellington Nudibranch grows to about 20 cm.