Spotted Sea Hare
Aplysia depilans
Adult spotted sea hares inhabit shallow Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic coastal waters, especially algae-rich rocky areas and seagrass beds. They crawl slowly while grazing on seaweeds with their radula, often blending with the vegetation they eat. When threatened, they can release a purple ink-like secretion and defensive mucus that discourages predators.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
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- Spotted Sea Hare