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Doto racemosa

Doto racemosa - this individual displaying the light coloured version© Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com

About this species

Current scientific name
Doto racemosa
Order
Nudibranchia - Cladobranchia
Type
dendronotina
Genus
Doto
Species
racemosa
Average size
10 mm
Colours
white, black, cream
Pattern
tubercles
Body shape
With Appendages
Rhinophores
Smooth
Gills
Cerata

Geographic Distribution

Western Pacific Ocean

Identification

Typical Doto with nodular cerata. It has a wide colour variation from brown, grey to cream, white. The rhinophores are dark with a white tip and can retract slightly into a protective sheath.

Behaviour / Habitat

Feeds on plumularid hydroid.

Our Sighting

Anilao — 12 February 2026

Location seen
Anilao, Philippines
Date seen
2026-02-12
Depth
10