Lined sea hare

Fine streaks run vertically.

Scientific name	Stylocheilus striatus
English name	Lined sea hare
Japanese name	---
Classification	Gastropoda
Classification details	Aplysiida Aplysiidae
Full length	4~5cm
Distribution	Distributed in oceans around the world.

Characteristics

A number of dark brown thin streaks run along its body. A slightly thick white band extends from the head to the back. There are small blue spots here and there. The protrusions are rather modest, but if you look closely, they are finely branched.

Ecology

It is found in shallow waters from the intertidal zone. Hermaphrodite. eat plant matter. When stimulated from the outside, it releases purple juice.

Habitat

Miura Peninsula Arasaki

In August, I photographed a group of them clinging to rocks in Arasaki. There were many individuals of about 5 cm on the same rocks and seaweed as the green mussel. Modest blue spots are beautiful.