Pleurobranchus forskali Ruppell & Leuckart, 1828
Forskal's pleurobranch
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Pleurobranchidae ()
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea: Philippines and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Assumed maximum length from Ref. 844. Feeds on sponges, ascidians and sea anemones (Ref. 844).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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