General Description

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

Biology

This species feeds on hydroids. At least 16 other species of eubranchid aeolids (family Eubranchidae) are known to occur within the Bass Strait area, but only one is presently named.

Habitat

Among algae and seagrass Amphibolis antarctica, to depth of 18 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Seagrass meadows

Distribution guide

Tasmanian and Victoria.

Species Group

Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

1 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Nudibranchs and allies

Conservation Status

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