General Description

Body shape slug-like with gill structures visible as multiple projections along the sides body. Pattern includes shades or colours of grey, blue and/or yellow. Animal up to 4 cm long.

Biology

The deep grey body of this species is unusual among southern Australian aeolid nudibranchs. Most species in the family group Facelinidae feed on hydroids.

Habitat

Tidal pools and under rocks, to depth of 13 m.

Coastal shores

Reefs

Distribution guide

Tropical and temperate Indo-West Pacific, including 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

4 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