Mysterious Aglaja

Navanax aenigmaticus

Mysterious Aglaja

A voracious sea slug of rocky bottoms from the shoreline down to about 18 metres, the mysterious aglaja preys on other opisthobranchs, swallowing fellow sea slugs whole. It follows the slime trails of its victims to track them down.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cephalaspidea › Aglajidae › Navanax

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 224593.

FAQ

How deep does the Mysterious Aglaja live?
The Mysterious Aglaja (Navanax aenigmaticus) is typically found at 0–18 m.
How big does the Mysterious Aglaja get?
The Mysterious Aglaja grows to about 7.5 cm.