Leopard Chromodoris
Goniobranchus leopardus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A spotted sea slug of sheltered reef, the leopard chromodoris glides over the bottom at moderate depth on a pale body dappled with dark rings. Like other chromodorids it grazes on sponges and stores their chemical defences to make itself distasteful, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Goniobranchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 833143.
FAQ
- Is the Leopard Chromodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Chromodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Chromodoris get?
- The Leopard Chromodoris grows to about 6 cm.