Family: |
Gymnodorididae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
White with orange spots and usually an orange border reaching the pointed head region of the mantle. Gills are translucent white, having an orange line along the outer axis of the upper half of each gill. The translucent white rhinophore club is tipped with orange. Posterior end of the foot is either tipped with orange or has an orange median line. |
Biology: |
Inhabits coral rubble at depths of 1 to 2 m (Ref. 866). Observed feeding on aeolid nudibranchs (Ref. 79924). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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