Snakey Bornella
Bornella anguilla
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 18–18 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
An eel like nudibranch that can thrash its body from side to side to swim away from danger. It grazes hydroids at around 18 metres and hunts mostly after dark, harmless to divers who find it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Bornellidae › Bornella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 549611.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snakey Bornella live?
- The Snakey Bornella (Bornella anguilla) is typically found at 18–18 m.
- Is the Snakey Bornella dangerous to divers?
- The Snakey Bornella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snakey Bornella get?
- The Snakey Bornella grows to about 7 cm.