Clown Nudibranch
Triopha catalinae
Adult clown nudibranchs inhabit cool Pacific coastal reefs and kelp-associated rocky bottoms. They crawl across hard surfaces to feed chiefly on bryozoans. Their vivid orange, white, and black markings serve as a conspicuous warning display, while fingerlike body projections increase their distinctive clownish appearance.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Clown Nudibranch