Perons Pleurobranch

Pleurobranchus peronii
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Quick Facts

Scientific namePleurobranchus peronii
Other namesSide-gill Slug
SizeUp to 6 cm (2.36 in)
WeightUnder .05 kg (.11 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Pleurobranchidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst sandy, rubble & rocky areas often under rocks in tidal rockpools
Depth Range0 - 7 m (23 ft)
Perons Pleurobranch Distribution