Sargassum Nudibranch
Scyllaea pelagica
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 6 cm
A pelagic sea slug shaped to vanish among floating weed, the sargassum nudibranch clings to drifting algae with leaflike flaps along its body. It rides the open sea on these rafts and feeds on hydroids growing among the fronds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Scyllaeidae › Scyllaea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141425.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sargassum Nudibranch live?
- The Sargassum Nudibranch (Scyllaea pelagica) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- How big does the Sargassum Nudibranch get?
- The Sargassum Nudibranch grows to about 6 cm.