Dendronotus frondosus

  • Frond eolis
  • Bäumchenschnecke
  • Boompjesslak
  • Limace arborescente
  • Limaco arborescente

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 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides among algae.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • 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 hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Rods - Coral
  • The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

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