Husbandry
Aplysia extraordinaria (Allan, 1932)
This large sea hare can grow to 40cm long. This species is found among seagrasses near reefs. Body large, fleshy and smooth, various shades of brown with small white spots.
The inner surface of the parapodia is dark with a pattern of irregular white blotchy bars and smaller white blotches. Large rhinophores, oral tentacles with frilly flaps. It releases purple ink when disturbed. It can swim by flapping its parapodia.
Feeds on seagrass.
Synonymised names:
Aplysia (Varria) extraordinaria (Allan, 1932)· accepted, alternate representation
Aplysia cronullae Eales, 1960 (uncertain synonym)
Aplysia denisoni E. A. Smith, 1884 (possible senior synonym)
Tethys extraordinaria Allan, 1932 (original combination)
This large sea hare can grow to 40cm long. This species is found among seagrasses near reefs. Body large, fleshy and smooth, various shades of brown with small white spots.
The inner surface of the parapodia is dark with a pattern of irregular white blotchy bars and smaller white blotches. Large rhinophores, oral tentacles with frilly flaps. It releases purple ink when disturbed. It can swim by flapping its parapodia.
Feeds on seagrass.
Synonymised names:
Aplysia (Varria) extraordinaria (Allan, 1932)· accepted, alternate representation
Aplysia cronullae Eales, 1960 (uncertain synonym)
Aplysia denisoni E. A. Smith, 1884 (possible senior synonym)
Tethys extraordinaria Allan, 1932 (original combination)
