Dendronotus iris

  • Giant dendronotus
  • Dendronotus géant

Distribution

    Substrate and environment

    • Exclusively a marine species
    • The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
    • The species crawls on the seafloor
    • The species can be found between 0 and 215 Meters.
    • Uncommon Species

    General behaviour of the species

    • Species generally solitary

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 30 cm
    • Diet : - Sea worms
    • The animal can show variable colouring
    • The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

    Relationship with humans

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