Tryon's Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris tryoni
- Group: Other
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A striking nudibranch reaching about ten centimetres, Tryon's hypselodoris is usually found crawling in pairs, one slug trailing close behind the back of the other. The bright pattern warns of the distasteful chemicals it draws from the sponges it eats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558646.
FAQ
- Is the Tryon's Hypselodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Tryon's Hypselodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tryon's Hypselodoris get?
- The Tryon's Hypselodoris grows to about 10 cm.