Peltodoris atromaculata
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Dotted Seaslug
Leopardenschnecke
Luipaardslak
Doris dalmatien
Vaquita suiza
Vacchetta di mare
Distribution
- 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 50 Meters.
- Common 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 : 12 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Sponges
- The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest