Oriental Sea Slug
Chromodoris orientalis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- For divers: safe
A reef dwelling sea slug of shallow water down to about 20 metres, the oriental sea slug grazes on sponges, hydroids, bryozoans and sea squirts. Like other chromodorids it stores the chemical defences of its sponge prey, advertising its foul taste with bold colour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Chromodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558362.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oriental Sea Slug live?
- The Oriental Sea Slug (Chromodoris orientalis) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Oriental Sea Slug dangerous to divers?
- The Oriental Sea Slug is harmless to divers.