How big is the Rose-and-gold doris?

Rose-and-gold doris (Felimida luteorosea) reaches 2–5 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Rose-and-gold doris?

Rose-and-gold doris is found between 3–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Rose-and-gold doris?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Rose-and-gold doris?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Rose-and-gold doris (Felimida luteorosea)

Key facts

Scientific name: Felimida luteorosea
Common name: Rose-and-gold doris
Category: Molluscs
Family: Chromodorididae
Genus: Felimida
Size: 2–5 cm
Depth: 3–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: solitary, slow
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Felimida luteorosea reaches 5 cm. White mantle with complex patterns of golden-yellow and rose-purple lines and spots forming a characteristic colored checker, yellow edge. Rose-red gills and rhinophores with white edges. Feeds on pink Aplysilla sponges. Lives on Mediterranean rocky and coralligenous walls between 3 and 50 m. One of the most colorful and sought Mediterranean nudibranchs in macro photography.

Photo of Rose-and-gold doris

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Rose-and-gold doris?: Rose-and-gold doris (Felimida luteorosea) reaches 2–5 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Rose-and-gold doris?: Rose-and-gold doris is found between 3–50 m deep.
Is the Rose-and-gold doris dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Rose-and-gold doris?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Rose-and-gold doris?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Felimida

Felimida purpurea - Purple doris

Other species in the family Chromodorididae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 597403)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519449)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia