Dall's Chromodorid

Chromolaichma dalli

Dall's Chromodorid

A small chromodorid nudibranch barely five centimetres long, it shelters under rocks between the tide marks and just below. It feeds on sponges, drawing in their toxins and recycling them into its own chemical defences.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Chromolaichma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558507.

FAQ

How big does the Dall's Chromodorid get?
The Dall's Chromodorid grows to about 5 cm.