Gold Lace Nudibranch
Halgerda terramtuentis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A striking nudibranch of ledges and caves, the gold lace nudibranch creeps over reef walls down to about thirty metres, often perched on the sponges it eats. Fine gold lines trace its pale body, and like other dorids it is harmless and feeds entirely on sponge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Discodorididae › Halgerda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 599506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gold Lace Nudibranch live?
- The Gold Lace Nudibranch (Halgerda terramtuentis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Gold Lace Nudibranch dangerous to divers?
- The Gold Lace Nudibranch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gold Lace Nudibranch get?
- The Gold Lace Nudibranch grows to about 5 cm.