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large-spotted sea hare

Aplysia dactylomela

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Chile).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇲🇹 Malta 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇪 Montenegro

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ジャノメアメフラシ
German Flügel-Seehase

Similar Species in Aplysia

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common sea hare
Aplysia punctata
Least Concern
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dwarf sea hare
Aplysia parvula
Not Evaluated
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ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา
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Aplysiidae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large-spotted sea hare?
The scientific name of large-spotted sea hare is Aplysia dactylomela. It belongs to the genus Aplysia.
Where does large-spotted sea hare live?
large-spotted sea hare is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Algeria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya.
What family does large-spotted sea hare belong to?
large-spotted sea hare (Aplysia dactylomela) belongs to the genus Aplysia, which is part of the taxonomic family Aplysiidae.
What kingdom does large-spotted sea hare belong to?
large-spotted sea hare (Aplysia dactylomela) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of large-spotted sea hare?
The closest relatives of large-spotted sea hare in the genus Aplysia include common sea hare, dwarf sea hare.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Aplysia — 3 Species

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common sea hare
Aplysia punctata
LC
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large-spotted sea hare
Aplysia dactylomela
NE
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dwarf sea hare
Aplysia parvula
NE
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