Glaucus atlanticus Forster, 1777
Blue glaucus
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Family:  Glaucidae ()
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m
Distribution:  Circumtropical.
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Biology:  This nudibranch can cause severe indirect envenomation to humans when it comes in contact with skin. This is due to the venomous nematocysts that were ingested by the nudibranch as they prey on Physalia species (Ref. 125676).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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