How big is the Dalmatian doris?

Dalmatian doris (Discodoris atromaculata) reaches 5–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Dalmatian doris?

Dalmatian doris is found between 1–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Dalmatian doris?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Dalmatian doris?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Dalmatian doris (Discodoris atromaculata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Discodoris atromaculata
Common name: Dalmatian doris
Category: Molluscs
Family: Discodorididae
Genus: Discodoris
Size: 5–12 cm
Depth: 1–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, slow-mover
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Discodoris atromaculata reaches 12 cm. Large Mediterranean nudibranch with cream-white mantle covered with distinctive large black spots in dalmatian pattern (hence atromaculata, black-spotted), white pinnate gills, white rhinophores with black tips. Lives from 1 to 50 m on rocky bottoms and coralligenous of Mediterranean, exclusively associated with purple sponge Petrosia ficiformis (feeds on it). Iconic macro photo subject of Med dives, one of the most photographed Med nudibranchs for contrasting pattern.

Photo of Dalmatian doris

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Dalmatian doris?: Dalmatian doris (Discodoris atromaculata) reaches 5–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Dalmatian doris?: Dalmatian doris is found between 1–50 m deep.
Is the Dalmatian doris dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Dalmatian doris?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Dalmatian doris?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Discodorididae

Peltodoris atromaculata - Dotted sea slug

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 139561)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 4359931)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia