Anilao — 27 January 2026
- Location seen
- Anilao, Philippines
- Date seen
- 2026-01-27
Diversidoris crocea
Saffron Noumea
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About this species
- Current scientific name
- Diversidoris crocea
- Common name
- Saffron Noumea
- Previous genera
- Noumea
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
- Type
- Cryptobranchia (Cryptobranch dorids)
- ID confidence
- Confirmed
- Genus
- Diversidoris
- Species
- crocea
- Average size
- 24.8 mm
- Colours
- white, yellow
- Pattern
- Edged mantle
- Body shape
- Oval
- Rhinophores
- Horizontal
- Gills
- External gill plume
- Similar species
- Diversidoris flava
Geographic Distribution
Western and central Pacific Ocean.
Identification
Small yellow nudibranch with white/cream mantle edge. Gills simple, yellow and retractable. Rhinophores lamellate, long and retractable.
Behaviour / Habitat
Feeds on yellow sponges so may be criptic.