Starry Berthella
Pleurehdera stellata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 2 cm
A tiny side gilled slug under three centimetres, it shelters under rocks in the intertidal zone and the shallow water just below. Members of its group can release acid from the skin to deter anything that tries to eat them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Pleurobranchida › Pleurobranchidae › Pleurehdera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1736474.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Berthella live?
- The Starry Berthella (Pleurehdera stellata) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- How big does the Starry Berthella get?
- The Starry Berthella grows to about 2 cm.