How big is the Hope's thuridilla?

Hope's thuridilla (Thuridilla hopei) reaches 1–3 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Hope's thuridilla?

Hope's thuridilla is found between 0–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Hope's thuridilla?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Hope's thuridilla?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Hope's thuridilla (Thuridilla hopei)

Key facts

Scientific name: Thuridilla hopei
Common name: Hope's thuridilla
Category: Molluscs
Family: Plakobranchidae
Genus: Thuridilla
Size: 1–3 cm
Depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: slow, specialist-feeder
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Thuridilla hopei is a small sacoglossan of 1 to 3 cm, Mediterranean endemic. Black body edged with a thin iridescent electric-blue line, then vivid orange, then sky blue: a spectacular color pattern. Feeds on green algae and retains their chloroplasts. Very common in small caves and rocky crevices between 0 and 30 m. A must-have macro subject.

Photo of Hope's thuridilla

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Hope's thuridilla?: Hope's thuridilla (Thuridilla hopei) reaches 1–3 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Hope's thuridilla?: Hope's thuridilla is found between 0–30 m deep.
Is the Hope's thuridilla dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Hope's thuridilla?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Hope's thuridilla?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Thuridilla

Other species in the family Plakobranchidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 139687)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 4359740)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia