Blue Margin Headshield Slug
Philinopsis speciosa
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePhilinopsis speciosa
Other namesBlue-Lined Philinopsis, Showy Headshield Slug
SizeUp to 12.5 cm (5 in)
WeightUp to .10 kg (.22 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Pleurobranchidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters amongst sandy, rubble and clay bottoms with seagrass
Depth Range1 - 10 m (3 - 32 ft)
