Sea Hare

Aplysia sydneyensis
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameAplysia sydneyensis
SizeUp to 15 cm (5.9 in)
WeightUnder .40 kg (.88 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Aplysiidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters, tidal pools amongst sandy, rubble & rocky reef areas rich in algae
Depth Range1 - 20 m (3 - 65 ft)
Sea Hare Distribution