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 brown. Animal up to 2 cm long.

Biology

These animals are periodic visitors to southern Australia, at times being common in Victorian waters. Most species in their family group Facelinidae feed on hydroids.

Habitat

Intertidal and shallow waters to depth of 18 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

Tropical and subtropical Indo-West Pacific. Southern and eastern Australia.

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

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Nudibranchs and allies

Conservation Status

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