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Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > sea slugs > Order Nudibranchia
Tiny black gymnodoris nudibranchs
Gymnodoris sp.
Family Gymnodorididae
updated Aug 10
Where seen? These tiny black nudibranchs with yellow spots are sometimes seen on some of our Northern shores. Among seaweeds and seagrasses. They appear to be seasonally common; at some times, several can be seen during a visit.

Features: 1cm or less. Body black with yellow spots.

What do they eat? Gymnodoris species are said to be 'voracious predators' of other sea slugs.

Changi, Jul 11

Changi, May 05


Pasir Ris Park, Jul 08


Changi, Jul 11


Pulau Sekudu, Apr 06


Pulau Sekudu, Apr 06
Photo shared by Toh Chay Hoon on her blog.

Kusu Island, Sep 09
Photo s hared by James Koh on his blog.

Changi, Jun 10
Photo shared by Toh Chay Hoon on her blog.
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