Umbraculum umbraculum (Lightfoot, 1786) Atlantic umbrella slug |
photo by
Harasti, David |
Family: | Umbraculidae () | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Circumglobal tropical, temperate seas and the Mediterranean Sea. | |||
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Biology: | Assumed maximum length from Ref. 822. Found on reefs (Ref. 337) and burrowing or under rocks (Ref. 844). Also on soft substrate (Ref. 109264). Feeds on sponges (Ref. 844). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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