Purple Noumea
Verconia purpurea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–15 m
- For divers: safe
A small purple sea slug, this nudibranch hides under coral rubble on tropical reefs around 15 metres down. Its bright colour signals to predators that it is unpleasant to eat, a defence built from chemicals in its sponge diet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Verconia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 866661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Noumea live?
- The Purple Noumea (Verconia purpurea) is typically found at 15–15 m.
- Is the Purple Noumea dangerous to divers?
- The Purple Noumea is harmless to divers.