Boodlea Sapsucker
Ercolania boodleae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 1.4 cm
A tiny sapsucking slug that lives on the green alga Boodlea, both in tide pools and a few metres down. It punctures the algal strands and drains the cells, taking on the same green as the weed it feeds on for cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Limapontiidae › Ercolania
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 494662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boodlea Sapsucker live?
- The Boodlea Sapsucker (Ercolania boodleae) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- How big does the Boodlea Sapsucker get?
- The Boodlea Sapsucker grows to about 1.4 cm.