Willey's Halgerda
Halgerda willeyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A vividly patterned sea slug, Willey's halgerda carries raised ridges across its back and feeds on sponges beneath reef rocks. It tends to live deeper than many of its relatives and has been dredged from past 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Discodorididae › Halgerda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221077.
FAQ
- How deep does the Willey's Halgerda live?
- The Willey's Halgerda (Halgerda willeyi) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Willey's Halgerda dangerous to divers?
- The Willey's Halgerda is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Willey's Halgerda get?
- The Willey's Halgerda grows to about 7 cm.