Ramose Sea Hare
Petalifera ramosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–37 m
- Max size: 2 cm
This small sea hare hides among the fronds and rhizomes of green algae like Caulerpa, grazing on the same plants that conceal it. It keeps to shallow water, mostly within the top few dozen metres, and rarely grows past a couple of centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Aplysiida › Aplysiidae › Petalifera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181222.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ramose Sea Hare live?
- The Ramose Sea Hare (Petalifera ramosa) is typically found at 2–37 m.
- How big does the Ramose Sea Hare get?
- The Ramose Sea Hare grows to about 2 cm.