Chromodoris quadricolor

Pyjama chromodorid
Pyjamaschnecke
Pyjamaslak
Doris pyjama; Doris à quatre couleurs
Babosa pijama
Nudibranco pigiama

Distribution

The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
Diet : Sponges
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!