Taronga Philinopsis
Philinopsis gigliolii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small head shield slug that hunts other sea slugs across soft bottoms from the surface down to about 150 metres. It engulfs its prey whole and reaches only a couple of centimetres in length.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cephalaspidea › Aglajidae › Philinopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 576297.
FAQ
- How deep does the Taronga Philinopsis live?
- The Taronga Philinopsis (Philinopsis gigliolii) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Taronga Philinopsis dangerous to divers?
- The Taronga Philinopsis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Taronga Philinopsis get?
- The Taronga Philinopsis grows to about 2 cm.