Forsskal’s Pleurobranch

Pleurobranchus forskalii
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Quick Facts

Scientific namePleurobranchus forskalii
SizeUp to 30 cm (11.8 in)
WeightUnder .50 kg (1.1 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Pleurobranchidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst sandy & seagrass areas often near reef
Depth Range1 - 10 m (3 - 32 ft)
Forsskal's Pleurobranch Distribution