Small sized mollusc generally found in shallow
water 0-14m depth. The body colour is a
white with a dark green band on its sides and
with plenty of red specks all over the body;
the parapodia are coloured green internally. A
pair of inrolled tentacles (rhinophores) is
present. Parapodia are generally short and
small but may meet over the body near the
central area. No papillae are present on the
parapodia. Size range of specimens: up to 15mm ;
found roaming on algae (green and brown) and
bedrock apparently in search of its food
(Acetabularia). Specific characteristics:A very common
species which is easily distinguished from
other elysiids by its colour and habitat.