General Description
The whole animal, including rhinophores and gills, is bright deep yellow, the mantle covered with larger and smaller hemispherical pustules, either white capped or capped with a yellow shade different to the body colour. Up to 4 cm long.
Biology
This vibrant species is from a group of nudibranchs (Dorididae) that has many species world-wide, including some more than 20 cm in length.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Intertidal shore areas to depth of 50 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Bright yellow with white bumps/spots.
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Maximum Size
4 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shore (0-1 m), Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Angas, 1864)
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Common Name
Nudibranch
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Species Name
chrysoderma