Shoulderblade Sea Cat
Dolabella auricularia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–71 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
This large sea hare grazes among seaweed and seagrass in sheltered bays and lagoons, growing up to about 50 centimetres. It hides under rocks by day and crawls over reef flats and grass beds at night, and like other sea hares it can release a defensive cloud of purple ink.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Aplysiida › Aplysiidae › Dolabella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208629.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shoulderblade Sea Cat live?
- The Shoulderblade Sea Cat (Dolabella auricularia) is typically found at 2–71 m.
- Is the Shoulderblade Sea Cat dangerous to divers?
- The Shoulderblade Sea Cat is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shoulderblade Sea Cat get?
- The Shoulderblade Sea Cat grows to about 50 cm.