Longtail Seacat
Stylocheilus longicauda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–8 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The longtail seacat is a small sea hare that crawls over algae covered rock and shelters in pools and estuaries. It lives almost entirely on a single blue green alga, grazing its mats in shallow water just a few metres down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Aplysiida › Aplysiidae › Stylocheilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217246.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longtail Seacat live?
- The Longtail Seacat (Stylocheilus longicauda) is typically found at 2–8 m.
- Is the Longtail Seacat dangerous to divers?
- The Longtail Seacat is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longtail Seacat get?
- The Longtail Seacat grows to about 6.5 cm.