Dottyback Split-tooth Dorid [Hypselodoris pulchella]
Description
Divers often spot this dorid nudibranch cruising along rocky bottoms and reef crevices, where its bright, contrasting colors stand out against the substrate. It typically appears as a slow-moving, low-profile animal, feeding and lingering near its preferred prey. With a bit of patience, you may see it pause and graze while its vivid patterning remains unmistakable.
Where To See Dottyback Split-tooth Dorid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
|
| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris
|
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