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Characteristics:

This is a relatively small sea slug, rarely exceeding a length of 2 cm. The body is usually white or orange, but other color variations exist. The tip of the rhinophores and cerata are usually orange, yellow or white. The swollen cerata is a characteristic feature. The entire body, including the cerata, rhinophores and oral tentacles, occasionally take a golden hue. Some individuals display brown or white patches on the body. These may be confused with the similar Eubranchus pallidus, but lacks the brown band on the rhinophores, typical for E. pallidus.

Habitat:

This species is usually found from the subtidal zone and down to 30 meters. Is is usually feeding on hydroids.

Distribution:

It occurs along the coasts of Europe, from Norway to western parts of the Mediterranean.