Black Spotted Seahare
Aplysia dactylomela
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 41 cm
This large sea hare grazes green algae on tidal platforms of mixed sand and rock, crawling in tide pools at night and hiding under stones by day. It grows to around 40 centimetres, lives only a year, and when threatened can release a cloud of purple ink.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Aplysiida › Aplysiidae › Aplysia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138753.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Spotted Seahare live?
- The Black Spotted Seahare (Aplysia dactylomela) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Black Spotted Seahare get?
- The Black Spotted Seahare grows to about 41 cm.