General Description

Body shape slug-like with gill structures visible as multiple projections along the sides body. Pattern includes shades or colours of white, orange and/or red. Animal up to 2 cm long.

Biology

This common species is one of 30 tergipedid nudibranchs (family Tergipedidae) known to occur within the Bass Strait area, of which only seven are named. Some tergipedids have been sighted only once in 55 years.

Habitat

On algae in tidal pools, to depth of 12 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

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

2 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