Doriopsilla miniata, scribbled doriopsilla

Doriopsilla miniata Alder & Hancock 1864

scribbled doriopsilla

The Scribbled Doriopsilla, Doriopsilla miniata, has a yellow body covered with fine white markings. The Scribbled Doriopsilla feeds on sponges, however this one was found resting on the bare surface of a lead sinker.

Distribution tropical & sub-tropical Indo-west Pacific
Max size at least 3cms
Family Dendrodorididae