Ocellate Phyllidia
Phyllidia ocellata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–35 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A firm warty nudibranch ringed with eyelike spots, the ocellate phyllidia sits openly on tropical reefs between roughly 15 and 35 metres. It produces sharp chemicals in its skin, which is why it can rest in plain view without being eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Phyllidiidae › Phyllidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 536623.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellate Phyllidia live?
- The Ocellate Phyllidia (Phyllidia ocellata) is typically found at 15–35 m.
- Is the Ocellate Phyllidia dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellate Phyllidia is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellate Phyllidia get?
- The Ocellate Phyllidia grows to about 6 cm.