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Updated 4/6/2013

Family Tethydidae

SOUTH PACIFIC / HAWAII

Melibe pilosa

Makapu`u tidepool, Oahu

 

Kahala, Oahu, 4 feet

Maui

 

Waimanalo Bay, Oahu

HAIRY THROW-NET SLUG

Fairly common on brown seaweed Padina & Sargassum in shallow sandy areas.  Cerata paddle-like.  Difficult to find during the day.  Attains 4 inches.  Hawaii & Easter Island.