Willan's Chromodoris
Willan's Chromodoris (Chromodoris willani) is a medium-size nudibranch that is not as vibrant in colour as some other species. It is normally very pale blue, with three longitudinal black stripes. The middle stripe is normally broken. On its rhinophores and gills there are many tiny bright specks.
Willan's Chromodoris
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Willan's Chromodoris
Credit: Johan Folmeus
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Willan's Chromodoris Chromodoris willani
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Mollusca (Mollusks / Molluscs)
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| Class: |
Gastropoda
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| Order: | Nudibranchia (Nudibranchs) |
| Family: | Chromodorididae (Chromodorididae) |
| Genus: | Chromodoris (Chromodoris) |
| Species: | Chromodoris willani |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 4 centimetres |
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