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Chromodoris Joshi

Chromodoris joshi

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Max depth
35 m
Found in
8 regions

How to recognise it

Colours
whiteblackyelloworange
Pattern
Horizontal markings

Chromodoris joshi is a species of sea slug. It is a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chromodorididae.

Description

Reaching 60 mm in length, Chromodoris joshi is yellow with three black stripes on its mantle. The marginal band fades from dark golden yellow at the edge, to a buttery yellow. It is covered with white flecks. The rhinophores and gills are a pumpkin orange.

Distribution

Chromodoris joshi can be found in the Philippines, Sumatra, the Andaman Sea, and Indonesia.

Habitat

Depth ranges to at least 35 m. Like many nudibranchs Chromodoris joshi is predatory and will feed on sponges and other sessile invertebrates.

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Questions

Is Chromodoris Joshi dangerous?

Chromodoris Joshi has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Chromodoris Joshi?
Thailand WestIndo-PacificThailandIndonesiaPhilippines +3 more in Seabook
How deep does Chromodoris Joshi live?

Chromodoris Joshi can be found at depths of up to 35 meters.

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