How big is the Painted hypselodoris?

Painted hypselodoris (Hypselodoris picta) reaches 6–20 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Painted hypselodoris?

Painted hypselodoris is found between 3–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Painted hypselodoris?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Painted hypselodoris?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Painted hypselodoris (Hypselodoris picta)

Key facts

Scientific name: Hypselodoris picta
Common name: Painted hypselodoris
Category: Molluscs
Family: Chromodorididae
Genus: Hypselodoris
Size: 6–20 cm
Depth: 3–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: solitary, slow
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Hypselodoris picta reaches 20 cm, one of the largest Mediterranean-Atlantic nudibranchs. Purple-blue body marked with several vivid-yellow longitudinal stripes, bright golden-yellow gills and rhinophores. Feeds on colored sponges and sequesters their toxins. Slow and easily photographed on coralligenous walls between 3 and 50 m. Easier to spot than its tropical cousins due to its size.

Photo of Painted hypselodoris

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Painted hypselodoris?: Painted hypselodoris (Hypselodoris picta) reaches 6–20 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Painted hypselodoris?: Painted hypselodoris is found between 3–50 m deep.
Is the Painted hypselodoris dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Painted hypselodoris?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Painted hypselodoris?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Hypselodoris

Other species in the family Chromodorididae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 139154)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 4360081)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia