Deep Sea Profile
Large, aggressive sea slugs found on the muddy continental shelf of the Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are they poisonous?
Yes, they can incorporate toxins from their diet of sea anemones for defense.
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California Sea Owl
Pleurobranchaea californica
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–500 m (0–1,600 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Sandy Seafloor
Diet
Other sea slugs and invertebrates
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a voracious predator that will eat almost anything, including my own kind."
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