Warty Doris

Q: Where can you find Warty Doris?

Warty Doris can be found in: Atlantic Ocean East, Honduras East, Costa Rica, Ireland, Cuba West, Panama East, Azores, Spain West, Spain East, USA East, Mexico South East, USA South East, Costa Rica East, Atlantic Ocean West, Venezuela, Belize, Hendaye, Lesser Antilles, France North West, France South, Mexico East, Cuba East, Colombia North, Nicaragua East, Guatemala East, United Kingdom, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Trinidad & Tobago, Gulf of Mexico, Spain, Dominican Republic, USA, Atlantic Ocean, Honduras, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, Jamaica, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Haiti, Bahamas, France, Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Virgin Islands (U.K.).

Doris verrucosa

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Doris verrucosa is a species of dorid nudibranch. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dorididae.

Distribution

This species is found in the Indian and Atlantic oceans from the high intertidal to 14 m.

Description

The warty dorid is a yellow-brown oval nudibranch with a distinctive warty skin. It has eight gills arranged around the anus and its rhinophores are perfoliate. It may reach a total length of 30 mm.

The maximum recorded length is 70 mm.

Ecology

The warty dorid feeds on the crumb-of-bread sponge, Hymeniacedon perlevis, which it closely resembles in colour. Its egg mass is a tall upright collar of several complete whorls.

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warty Doris dangerous?

Warty Doris has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Warty Doris?

Atlantic Ocean East Honduras East Costa Rica Ireland Cuba West +47 more in Seabook

How deep does Warty Doris live?

Warty Doris can be found at depths of up to 14 meters.

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