How deep does the Pugnaceous Aeolis live?

The Pugnaceous Aeolis (Phidiana hiltoni) is typically found at 0–28 m.

How big does the Pugnaceous Aeolis get?

The Pugnaceous Aeolis grows to about 5 cm.

Pugnaceous Aeolis

Phidiana hiltoni

Group: Nudibranch
Typical depth: 0–28 m
Max size: 5 cm

A pugnacious aeolid only a few centimetres long, this sea slug feeds on the hydroid Hydractinia along the shore down to about twenty eight metres. It stores stinging cells from its prey in the cerata along its back and turns them against attackers.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Facelinidae › Phidiana

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 578323.

FAQ

How deep does the Pugnaceous Aeolis live?: The Pugnaceous Aeolis (Phidiana hiltoni) is typically found at 0–28 m.
How big does the Pugnaceous Aeolis get?: The Pugnaceous Aeolis grows to about 5 cm.