Cratena lineata

Cratena lineata
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Size: 2 cm

Distribution: Gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky reef and coast

Depth: Lower intertidal to 10+ metres

Cratena lineata
Cratena lineata

This small nudibranch is pale and transluscent, with longitudinal white stripes along its body, as well as along its cerata. It has white tips on its antennae, and the base of the cerata is a reddish or brownish colour. It is often found on brown or red algae, and feeds on hydroids.