Grey Sea Slug
Aeolidia papillosa
This nudibranch feeds on anemones, storing stinging cells in its finger-like projections (cerata) for defence. Its pale grey or off-white colour helps it blend in with rocks or shells. On Lihou, if you look closely among beadlet anemones in tidal pools, you might see one gliding slowly, leaving bare patches where it has consumed its prey.
- Habitat: Feeds on anemones in rocky pools and subtidal zones.
- When to See: Spring to autumn
- Length: Up to ~10 cm, shaggy in appearance