Atlantic Umbrella Slug
Umbraculum umbraculum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 12 cm
Named for the broad umbrella shaped shell perched on its back, the Atlantic umbrella slug is a sluggish reef dweller that hides under rocks and on soft bottoms. It feeds on sponges, rasping them with a file like tongue.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Umbraculida › Umbraculidae › Umbraculum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Umbrella Slug live?
- The Atlantic Umbrella Slug (Umbraculum umbraculum) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Atlantic Umbrella Slug get?
- The Atlantic Umbrella Slug grows to about 12 cm.