White-Line Dirona
Dirona albolineata
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–28 m
- Max size: 18 cm
Pale and translucent with a fringe of frosted white along its edges, this sea slug grows to around eighteen centimetres and eats a broad menu of crustaceans, snails, tunicates, sponges and bryozoans. It in turn falls prey to other nudibranchs and the predatory sea tiger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Dironidae › Dirona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 581837.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Line Dirona live?
- The White-Line Dirona (Dirona albolineata) is typically found at 0–28 m.
- How big does the White-Line Dirona get?
- The White-Line Dirona grows to about 18 cm.