Heron Ardeadoris
Ardeadoris egretta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–1014 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A white dorid sea slug edged in a fine line of colour, gliding over reefs and reported across a huge depth range. Like others in its family it feeds on sponges, breathing through a plume of gills it can pull in at a touch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Ardeadoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558430.
FAQ
- How deep does the Heron Ardeadoris live?
- The Heron Ardeadoris (Ardeadoris egretta) is typically found at 1–1014 m.
- Is the Heron Ardeadoris dangerous to divers?
- The Heron Ardeadoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Heron Ardeadoris get?
- The Heron Ardeadoris grows to about 11 cm.