General Description

Body with proboscis projecting outward from front, with the mouth at the tip. Central body (trunk) behind the proboscis, with a raised, rounded area (tubercle) bearing four eyes. Eight segmented walking legs attached to the sides of the trunk. Short abdomen behind trunk. Leg span to 3 cm.

Biology

A rarely recorded species, possibly due to its cryptic colouring. Males carry the eggs, holding them between body parts called ovigers that hang under the animal.

Distribution

South-eastern Australia.

Habitat

Amongst brown algae, hydroids and bryozoans, to depth of 50m.

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