Poindimie's Phyllodesmium
Phyllodesmium poindimiei
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
This slug feeds only on the soft coral Telesto, and its branching back fingers help it pass for a sprig of the coral it eats. It grows to about 4 centimetres and lives on shallow reefs down to around 25 metres, harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Myrrhinidae › Phyllodesmium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 534073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Poindimie's Phyllodesmium live?
- The Poindimie's Phyllodesmium (Phyllodesmium poindimiei) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Poindimie's Phyllodesmium dangerous to divers?
- The Poindimie's Phyllodesmium is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Poindimie's Phyllodesmium get?
- The Poindimie's Phyllodesmium grows to about 4 cm.