Green Polybranchia
Caliphylla viridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–3 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small green sea slug just a few centimetres long, the green polybranchia hunts at night and rests by day among submerged plants. Its leaf like body blends into the vegetation, in the sap sucking style of its relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caliphyllidae › Caliphylla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1296132.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Polybranchia live?
- The Green Polybranchia (Caliphylla viridis) is typically found at 3–3 m.
- How big does the Green Polybranchia get?
- The Green Polybranchia grows to about 2.5 cm.