Black-Margined Nudibranch
Doriprismatica atromarginata
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 3–200 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
The black margined nudibranch glides over reefs with a frilly white mantle rimmed in dark, found from a few metres down past a hundred. It grazes on sponges, and its undulating skirt makes it one of the more graceful sea slugs to meet on a dive.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Doriprismatica
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558499.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Margined Nudibranch live?
- The Black-Margined Nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata) is typically found at 3–200 m.
- Is the Black-Margined Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Margined Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Margined Nudibranch get?
- The Black-Margined Nudibranch grows to about 9 cm.