Chromodoris pantharella [Chromodoris pantharella]
Description
This nudibranch stands out with its dramatic coloration as it glides over the seafloor. Divers commonly find it in areas with abundant sponges, since it relies on them for food. Watch for it on reef slopes and rocky substrates, where it may appear briefly as it crawls between sponge patches.
Where To See Chromodoris pantharella
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
|
| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Chromodoris
Chromodoris
|
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