General Description
In members of this genus at least two of the anterior segments are fused or reduced, and the papillae on the undivided pharynx are sparsely distributed. A median antenna is present. Body up to about 5-10 cm long.
Biology
Often found in algal turfs and among mussels.
Habitat
Port Phillip Bay and other similar coastal habitat, inshore and continental shelf.
Reefs
Distribution guide
Southern Australia.
Species Group
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
10 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Species Code
MoV 510
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed