Ragged Seahare
| Name: | Ragged Seahare |
| Scientific Name: | Bursatella leachii |
| Family: | Seahares |
| Taxonomic: | Notarchidae |
| ID Group: | Nudibranchs, Sea Slugs, Sea Hares |
| Size: | up to 6 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen very rarely |
The Ragged Seahare has a brown to tan body with white spots and sometimes blue spots. It is covered in long, thin, branching papillae that give it a shaggy look. Its appearance can vary widely.
This Seahare lives in sandy and algae-covered areas. It is often seen slowly crawling across rubble or sand. It can release purple ink when disturbed.