Diaphorodoris alba

Diaphorodoris alba is a species of sea slug characterized by its shell-less body typical of dorid nudibranchs. This species can be identified by its distinct morphology, although specific distinguishing features are not detailed in the sources. It is found in various locations, having been described from Banyuls-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer in France, as well as Naples in Italy. Its distribution extends to Pembrokeshire in Wales and along the Atlantic Ocean down to the Mediterranean Sea. This nudibranch typically inhabits shallow waters, with recorded depths not exceeding 40 meters; in fact, 90% of occurrences are found at depths shallower than approximately 30 meters. The species prefers rocky substrates and is often seen in coastal waters and on reef slopes. Feeding habits of Diaphorodoris alba are not explicitly detailed, but nudibranchs generally consume small invertebrates and possibly sponges. Breeding behaviors are also not described in the sources. Encountering this species while diving can be a unique experience due to its specialized habitat and the conditions of the waters it inhabits. Divers may observe it moving slowly along the substrate, blending into its surroundings.