Spotted Seahare
| Name: | Spotted Seahare |
| Scientific Name: | Aplysia dactylomela |
| Family: | Seahares |
| Taxonomic: | Aplysiidae |
| ID Group: | Nudibranchs, Sea Slugs, Sea Hares |
| Size: | up to 8 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Seahare has a greenish body with numerous black ring spots. Its ruffled wings are usually closed over its back.
The Spotted Seahare feeds on algae in sandy and seagrass areas. When threatened, it can release a cloud of purple ink to defend itself.