Yellow-Edge Cadlina
Cadlina luteomarginata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–14 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
Edged in yellow, this sea slug reaches about 5 centimetres and grazes a range of sponges across shallow rocky reef down to around 14 metres. It takes up distasteful chemicals from its food, which leak from its skin to put off predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Cadlinidae › Cadlina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 562476.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Edge Cadlina live?
- The Yellow-Edge Cadlina (Cadlina luteomarginata) is typically found at 0–14 m.
- How big does the Yellow-Edge Cadlina get?
- The Yellow-Edge Cadlina grows to about 4.5 cm.