Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Deep-Sea Tinted DoridScientific Name: Bathydoris aiocaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 2.8–4.5 in (7.0–11.5 cm); width 1.5–2.5 in (3.8–6.4 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 1.5–3.8 oz (42–108 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–7 years...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hooded NudibranchScientific Name: Melibe leoninaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Total body length: 2.5–4.0 in (6.4–10.2 cm); expandable oral hood spans up to 2.0 in (5 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 0.5–1.2 oz (14–34 g)Lifespan: 1...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Timid SacoglossanScientific Name: Elysia timidaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Total length: 0.4–0.8 in (10–20 mm)Weight: Individual biomass:
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-Tipped NudibranchScientific Name: Janolus fuscusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 1.5–3.0 in (4–8 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.4 oz (3–11 g)Lifespan: 1 year through complete annual life cycleDiet: Specialist Carnivore...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tiger Leaf SlugScientific Name: Cyerce nigricansCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 1.0–1.8 in (2.5–4.5 cm)Weight: 0.05–0.15 oz (1.5–4.2 g)Lifespan: 9–12 months in tropical reef environmentsDiet: Herbivore / Algivore...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Head-shedding Sea SlugScientific Name: Elysia marginataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 1.0–2.4 in (2.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.05–0.15 oz (1.5–4.5 g)Lifespan: Several months to a year; can regenerate entire body in 3...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Poindimie’s Aeolid NudibranchScientific Name: Phyllodesmium poindimieiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 1.5–2.8 in (4.0–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–12 months in tropical coral...
Invertebrates > Sea Slugs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Leaf SheepScientific Name: Costasiella kuroshimaeCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea SlugsSize: Body length: 0.2–0.4 in (5.0–10.0 mm); tiny miniature sacoglossan gastropodWeight: < 0.003 oz (< 0.1 g); minute shell-less marine sea...
