Thuridilla picta

Painted elysia
Gemalt Elysia
Geschilderd elysia
Elysie peintre
Elysia pintado

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 6 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 : 4 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

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