Phyllidiella rosans

(Bergh, 1873)

Sea Slug

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean

Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coral reefs.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home aquarium trade.

Feeds solely on sponges in the genus Stylinos.

May release toxin fatal to small fishes and shrimp.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Gastropoda

Order: Nudibranchia

Family: Phyllidiidae

Genus: Phyllidiella

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Best left in the wild!