Magnificent chromodoris (Chromodoris magnifica)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Chromodoris magnifica
- Common name
- Magnificent chromodoris
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Chromodoris
- Size
- 4–8 cm
- Depth
- 5–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Chromodoris magnifica reaches 8 cm. Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with very complex magnificent pattern: central cream-white mantle with 3-5 black longitudinal lines, bright yellow mantle edge and outer purple-pink border, white gills, orange rhinophores. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Iconic macro photo subject of Chromodoris for its very designer precise bands.
Photo of Magnificent chromodoris
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Magnificent chromodoris?
- Magnificent chromodoris (Chromodoris magnifica) reaches 4–8 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Magnificent chromodoris?
- Magnificent chromodoris is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Magnificent chromodoris dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Magnificent chromodoris?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Magnificent chromodoris?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Chromodoris
- Chromodoris annae - Anne's chromodoris
- Chromodoris willani - Willan's chromodoris
- Chromodoris elisabethina - Elisabeth's chromodoris
- Chromodoris colemani - Coleman's chromodoris
- Chromodoris lochi - Loch's chromodoris
- Chromodoris striatella - Striatella chromodoris
Other species in the family Chromodorididae
- Hypselodoris picta - Painted hypselodoris
- Felimida purpurea - Purple doris
- Felimida luteorosea - Rose-and-gold doris
- Risbecia tryoni - Tryon's risbecia
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus reticulatus - Reticulated goniobranchus
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 558230)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5859604)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia