Ornate Cadlinella
Cadlinella ornatissima
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–12 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small ornate sea slug barely two centimetres long, its back crowded with knobbed projections. It favours tidal channels and current swept reef between about 5 and 12 metres, harmless to the divers who spot it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Cadlinellidae › Cadlinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558431.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornate Cadlinella live?
- The Ornate Cadlinella (Cadlinella ornatissima) is typically found at 5–12 m.
- Is the Ornate Cadlinella dangerous to divers?
- The Ornate Cadlinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornate Cadlinella get?
- The Ornate Cadlinella grows to about 2 cm.