General Description

Body shape slug-like with shell. Gill structures internal. Pattern includes shades or colours of green and/or white. Animal up to 1 cm long, shell up to 5 mm across.

Biology

These sea slugs crawl and feed on green seaweeds, mostly of Caulerpa species with wide smooth surfaces. It can withdraw completely into its shell and gives-off a white discharge when disturbed.

Habitat

On and among green algae in shallow waters, to depth of 3 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia, including western and central Victoria.

Species Group

Nudibranchs and allies › Sap-sucking sea slugs

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

1 cm

Diet

Herbivore

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