Navanax inermis from Long Beach, California

April 30, 2003
From: Crystal

Hi,
I recently spotted this sea slug in Long Beach, California on the backside of the pennisula - not the ocean side. It was crawling along the sandy bottom in about 8 inches of water. It's about 4 inches long.

I would love to know it's name and a little more about it.

Thanks so much,
Crystal

crystal@dunniway.com

Dear Crystal,
This is Navanax inermis. It grows to about twice the size of your animal and is a voracious hunter, feeding on bubble shells and sometimes nudibranchs. Have a look at the species Fact Sheet and scroll down the page to see other messages about thhis species.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Apr 30). Comment on Navanax inermis from Long Beach, California by Crystal. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/9710

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Navanax inermis

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