This large, common, and variable cephalaspidean is observed often around the Channel Islands. This large cephalaspidean is a voracious eater of opisthobranch mollusks. Many photos are included below to show the variation in color.
This medium sized individual was observed to stalk and attack a smaller slug of the same species.
A muck site near Pelican Landing, Santa Cruz, was occupied by many very large individuals at least 150mm in length, mating and eating bubble shells Bulla gouldiana.
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Created 15 November 2008
Updated 14 June 2020
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