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 yellow, orange and/or black. Animal up to 1 cm long.
Biology
These animals are often seen in pairs.
Habitat
On algae and bryozoans, to depth of 55 m.
Coastal shores
Reefs
Distribution guide
Tasmanian and central and western Victoria.
Species Group
Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
1 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