Hikueru Glossodoris
Glossodoris hikuerensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–16 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A small reef nudibranch, this Glossodoris glides over coral slopes between about 8 and 16 metres in the tropical Pacific. Members of its genus feed on sponges, taking in the sponge's chemical defences to make themselves distasteful to predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Glossodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 559949.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hikueru Glossodoris live?
- The Hikueru Glossodoris (Glossodoris hikuerensis) is typically found at 8–16 m.
- Is the Hikueru Glossodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Hikueru Glossodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hikueru Glossodoris get?
- The Hikueru Glossodoris grows to about 8 cm.