Felimare picta

Giant Doris
Sternschnecke
Grote sterslak
Doris géant
Doris elegans
Doride dipinto

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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 1 and 60 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Sponges
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