Elysia (Tridachia) crispata

Lettuce sea slug; lettuce Nudibranch, Lettuce sea slug
Salat-Nacktschnecke
Krulsla-naaktslak
Limace de mer frisée, limace-scarole
Babosa de mar lechuga, lapa de lechuga, babosa escarola

Distribution

The tropical 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 12 Meters.
Common species.
Hides among algae.

General behaviour of the species

Hides among algae.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
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 is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

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