White-Lined Cratena
Cratena lineata
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 1.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small white lined nudibranch of shallow water, this cratena lives from the surface down to about 18 metres. Like its relatives it grazes on hydroids and stores their stinging cells in the finger like cerata along its back, turning a borrowed weapon against attackers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Facelinidae › Cratena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 534062.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Lined Cratena live?
- The White-Lined Cratena (Cratena lineata) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the White-Lined Cratena dangerous to divers?
- The White-Lined Cratena is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White-Lined Cratena get?
- The White-Lined Cratena grows to about 1.5 cm.