Aegires villosus

Aegires villosus
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Size: 1.5 cm

Distribution: Few SA records. Gulf St. Vincent

Habitat: Rocky reef, rubble and jetty pylons. Often found on sponge

Depth: Lower intertidal to 10+ metres

Aegires villosus
Aegires villosus

This small, white and mostly tropical nudibranch is covered with purple-tipped papillae. In SA, it has purple rhinophores with orange and black tips, and transparent gills. With its distinctive papillae and striking colouration, it is not usually mistaken for other species.