Large Warted Sea Slug

Doris fontainii

Large Warted Sea Slug

A large warted sea slug of cool rocky shores, this dorid ranges from the intertidal zone down to about a hundred metres and reaches twelve centimetres. It grazes on brownish encrusting sponges, scraping them from the stones it crawls over.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Dorididae › Doris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 536827.

FAQ

How deep does the Large Warted Sea Slug live?
The Large Warted Sea Slug (Doris fontainii) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Large Warted Sea Slug get?
The Large Warted Sea Slug grows to about 12 cm.