Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid
Hypselodoris carnea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–10 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A shallow water dorid nudibranch reaching about 4 centimetres, it shelters in rock pools and among dead coral. Its soft body warns predators off with bright colour rather than any defence dangerous to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 560039.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid live?
- The Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid (Hypselodoris carnea) is typically found at 10–10 m.
- Is the Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid dangerous to divers?
- The Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid get?
- The Wounded Split-Tooth Dorid grows to about 3.5 cm.