Small sinuous species with a dark upper body and prominent white blotches towards the tail. It is common under rocks in sheltered habitats, particularly at sites with large accumulations of macroalgal debris.
Information
Max Size: 11 cm
Depth: 0-10m
Habitat: Rocky Reef
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Infrequent (8% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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