General Description

Body shape slug-like with gill structures visible as multiple projections along the sides body. Pattern includes shades or colours of green and/or grey. Animal up to 1 cm long.

Biology

These animals are sponge feeders and can be very difficult to see when on their food.

Habitat

Intertidal under stones and on algae, to depth of 100 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

Tropical Pacific. Eastern Australia.

Species Group

Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

1 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Nudibranchs and allies

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed