Bunny Leaf Slug

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bunny Leaf SlugScientific Name: Costasiella usagiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Total length: 0.12–0.24 in (3–6 mm)Weight: Under 0.001 oz (< 0.02 g)Lifespan: 4–8 months in tropical marine environmentsDiet: Herbivore /...

Black Sacoglossan

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black SacoglossanScientific Name: Cyerce nigraCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Body length: 1.2–2.0 in (3.0–5.0 cm); Cerata height: 0.4–0.8 in (1.0–2.0 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.18 oz (2.0–5.0 g)Lifespan: 8–14 months across tropical...

Eastern Emerald Elysia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern Emerald ElysiaScientific Name: Elysia chloroticaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Body length: 1.0–1.8 in (2.5–4.5 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.12 oz (1.0–3.5 g)Lifespan: 9–11 months (annual life cycle synchronized with...

Ocellated Leaf Slug

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ocellated Leaf SlugScientific Name: Plakobranchus ocellatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Body length: 1.2–2.0 in (3.0–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.12 oz (1.0–3.5 g)Lifespan: 9–14 months in warm shallow marine habitatsDiet:...

Lettuce Sea Slug

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lettuce Sea SlugScientific Name: Elysia crispataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Body length: 2.0–3.5 in (5–9 cm); Body width: 1.0–1.8 in (2.5–4.5 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.90 oz (10–25 g)Lifespan: 9–14 months in warm tropical...