Striatella chromodoris (Chromodoris striatella)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Chromodoris striatella
- Common name
- Striatella chromodoris
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Chromodoris
- Size
- 3–6 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 striatella reaches 6 cm. Small Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with cream-white mantle with thin less-marked black longitudinal lines than other Chromodoris (hence striatella, little striated), pale purple to pink mantle edge, white gills, purple rhinophores. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. More discreet than its cousins. Macro photo subject for purists.
Photo of Striatella chromodoris
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Striatella chromodoris?
- Striatella chromodoris (Chromodoris striatella) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Striatella chromodoris?
- Striatella chromodoris is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Striatella chromodoris dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Striatella chromodoris?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Striatella chromodoris?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Chromodoris
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent 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
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 558225)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 4596873)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia