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 pink. Animal up to 2 cm long.

Biology

This rare species eats the encrusting bryozoan Beania magallanica.

Habitat

Intertidal and deeper waters, to depth of 130 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs

Depth

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