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Violet sea slug

Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!

Scientific name

Edmundsella pedata

When to see

April – October.

Species information

Category

Statistics

Up to 5cm long.

Conservation status

Common.

Habitats

About

Eggs are laid as a thin, white thread and can sometimes be easier to spot than the sea slug itself!

How to identify

A very small nudibranch with striking violet/pinky-purple colouration, with white tips to the projections running along its back.

Distribution

Found around all British coasts.

Did you know?

All nudibranchs are sea slugs, but not all sea slugs are nudibranchs!