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 white and/or brown. Animal up to 1 cm long.

Biology

These animals are known to eat nodding heads (kamptozoans). There are three named species from the Trapania genus in Victorian waters, which grow to similar size and live in similar habitats

Habitat

Shallow subtidal waters, to depth of 5 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia.

Species Group

Nudibranchs and allies › Nudibranchs

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

1 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