Aeolidia papillosa

Grey sea slug
Breitwarzige Fadenschnecke
Vlokkige zeeslak
Eolidien à papilles
Eolidia con papilas

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 800 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 12 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!