Acanthodoris brunnea

Acanthodoris brunnea

 

•Suborder:  Doridacea

 

•Family:  Onchidorididae

 

Cryptic Coloration:  Highly papillated dorsal surface with irregular patches of brown, white and black

 

Size:  About 1.5 - 4 cm

 

Found in gregarious congregations on rock surfaces

 

Range:  Vancouver Island, BC to California

 

(Behrens 1991)

Photo 1:  Acanthodoris brunnea

 

Photo by Lisa Hannon.

 

Specimens seen at Titlow Beach, Tacoma Washington

 

Photo 2:  Acanthodoris brunnea with egg ribbon

 

Photo by Lisa Hannon.

 

Specimens seen at Titlow Beach, Tacoma Washington