Doriprismatica atromarginata
Black-margined nudibranch
Philippines · Indo Pacific - South China Sea
- Size
- max 100 mm
- Native range
- Indo-West and central Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Japan, Australia, Hawaii and the Society Islands.
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Description
One of the most commonly seen chromodorids on Indo-West Pacific reefs, formerly placed in Glossodoris. It is easily recognised by the fine black line bordering its frilly mantle.
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Identification
Cream to pale yellow body with a smooth, often strongly undulating mantle edged by a thin black line. Rhinophores and gills yellowish white, also edged with fine black lines.
Similar species
Hard to confuse: the thin black margin on the mantle, rhinophores and gills is unique among common yellowish chromodorids.
Habitat & diet
Habitat
Coral reefs, often on exposed reef surfaces and walls.
Food
Sponges.
