Tricolor doris (Felimare tricolor)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Felimare tricolor
- Common name
- Tricolor doris
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Felimare
- Size
- 2–5 cm
- Depth
- 3–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky, reef
- Behaviours
- slow, specialist-feeder
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Felimare tricolor (formerly Hypselodoris tricolor) is a nudibranch of 2 to 5 cm, purple-blue body edged with vivid yellow and white bands, orange rhinophores and gills. Mediterranean endemic. Feeds on sponges and sequesters their toxic compounds for defense. Common on coralligenous rocky walls between 3 and 40 m. Spectacular macro colors.
Photo of Tricolor doris
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Tricolor doris?
- Tricolor doris (Felimare tricolor) reaches 2–5 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Tricolor doris?
- Tricolor doris is found between 3–40 m deep.
- Is the Tricolor doris dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Tricolor doris?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Tricolor doris?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Felimare
Other species in the family Chromodorididae
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent chromodoris
- Hypselodoris picta - Painted hypselodoris
- Felimida purpurea - Purple doris
- Felimida luteorosea - Rose-and-gold doris
- Risbecia tryoni - Tryon's risbecia
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 597530)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519378)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia