| Peltodoris lentiginosa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Superfamily: | Doridoidea |
| Family: | Discodorididae |
| Genus: | Peltodoris |
| Species: | P. lentiginosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Peltodoris lentiginosa (Millen, 1982) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Peltodoris lentiginosa, also known as the mottled pale sea lemon or the giant freckled dorid, [3] is a species of sea slug. It is a dorid nudibranch in the family Discodorididae. [1]
Peltodoris lentiginosa's dorsum is covered in tubercules, giving it a bumpy texture. [3] Its coloration is splotchy, with different shades of brown patches covering its body; however, pure white coloration has also been observed. [4] It has six gills which are white to off-white in coloration [3] and located toward the back of its body; its rhinophores share this coloration. Its length is approximately 18 cm. [3]
Peltodoris lentiginosa has been recorded from Kodiak Island, Alaska, to Capa Arago, Oregon. [3] It is found primarily at intertidal depths to around 33 m. [3]
Peltodoris lentiginosa feeds on yellow encrusting sponges. [3] It has also been observed to feed on glass sponges. [3]