Aplysiidae (sea hares) |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 500.0 g |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 71 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
|
Common among seaweeds and grass flats in shallow water environments, especially in sheltered bays and lagoons (Ref. 349). Found during the day under rocks and at night crawling around reef flats and seagrass beds (Ref. 844). Inhabits eel grass beds, reef flats, or tidal swimming pools (Ref. 866). Nocturnal (Ref. 822). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
|
harmless |
Economically important resource on the eastern coast (Ref. 349). |
Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.