Santa Barbara Janolus

Antiopella barbarensis

Santa Barbara Janolus

A sea slug whose back bristles with branching outgrowths, feeding on both crusting and bushy bryozoans on rock surfaces. It crops these colonies down to about six metres, growing to around five centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Janolidae › Antiopella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 575288.

FAQ

How deep does the Santa Barbara Janolus live?
The Santa Barbara Janolus (Antiopella barbarensis) is typically found at to 6 m.
How big does the Santa Barbara Janolus get?
The Santa Barbara Janolus grows to about 5 cm.