Willan's chromodoris (Chromodoris willani)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Chromodoris willani
- Common name
- Willan's chromodoris
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Chromodoris
- Size
- 3–5 cm
- Depth
- 3–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific
Description
Chromodoris willani reaches 5 cm. Nudibranch with pale blue to pale purple mantle with 3-4 distinctive black longitudinal lines and 2 white bands at edge (longitudinal and outer border), pale white-blue rhinophores, pale blue gills with white tip. Lives from 3 to 40 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Sought-after macro photo subject for soft colors and graphic lines. Differentiated from C. annae by multiple lines instead of one.
Photo of Willan's chromodoris
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Willan's chromodoris?
- Willan's chromodoris (Chromodoris willani) reaches 3–5 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Willan's chromodoris?
- Willan's chromodoris is found between 3–40 m deep.
- Is the Willan's chromodoris dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Willan's chromodoris?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Willan's chromodoris?
- Found in: Asian Pacific.
Other species in the genus Chromodoris
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent chromodoris
- Chromodoris annae - Anne'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 558217)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5859623)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia