Kingdom Animalia Class Gastropoda Family Chromodorididae Scientific name Chromodoris michaeli | Phylum Mollusca Superfamily Doridoidea Genus Chromodoris Rank Species | |
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Similar Chromodoris strigata, Chromodoris boucheti, Chromodoris dianae, Chromodoris africana, Chromodoris westraliensis | ||
Chromodoris michaeli is a species of colorful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae.
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Description
Chromodoris michaeli reaches a length of about 24–46 mm. The upper surface of the body appears powdery blue, with white, black and orange bands encircling the mantle along the edges. Said black band is usually wider towards the middle. Within the boundaries of the black band there are a few black spots. The edge of the triangular bluish foot is orange and extended posteriorly beyond the notum. The sensory tentacles (the antennae-like rhinophores) and the main respiratory organs (gills) are orange.
Distribution
Chromodoris michaeli is widespread in Philippines.
Habitat
This species can be found on reefs at a depth of about 22 m.
Ecology
Chromodoris michaeli, like many other nudibranchs, feeds on sponges. It has been reported to eat Negombata sp., in the family Podospongiidae.