General Description

The bright reddish pink body with yellow, orange or cream margins to the head shield and parapodia, and to the fleshy protuberances on the dorsal rear right of the visceral mass is most distinctive. A small spoon-shaped shell has been reported for this species. Up to 3 cm long.

Biology

This spectacularly coloured species is considered the bat-wing slug of local divers. It is often associated with a creamy grey sponge upon which it feeds.

Distribution

Tropical and temperate Indo-Pacific, including around Australia.

Habitat

Usually in subtidal waters, to depth of 25 m.

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