General Description
Body shape slug-like with gill structures visible as a single cluster on back of the animal. Pattern includes shades or colours of white, red and/or orange. Animal up to 6 cm long.
Biology
This colourful species eats the pink sponge Darwinella rosea.
Habitat
Intertidal and deeper waters, to depth of 60 m.
Reefs
Sponge gardens
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
South-eastern Australia.
Species Group
Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
6 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed