Glossodoris atromarginata
- Black-edged glossodoris
- Schwartzgerandete Prachtsternschnecke
- Zwartgerande Doris
- Doris à rebord noir
- Glossodoris de ribete oscuro
- Glossodoris orlato di nero
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- 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 2 and 30 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 10 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!