Species · GBIF taxon 6519206
Sea Bunny
Jorunna parvaAlso known as Bunny Nudibranch, Jorunna Sea Slug
These tiny, oval-bodied nudibranchs captivate observers with their uncanny resemblance to fluffy white rabbits. Their fuzzy appearance comes from minute sensory structures called caryophyllidia, while the two ear-like structures on their heads are actually rhinophores used to detect chemical scents in the water. A flower-like tuft of gills at their rear handles respiration as they crawl across the seafloor.
MarineBenthicSensory-Rich
Licensed referenceIzuzuki Diver / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Chalinidae sponges
- Mycale sponges
Predators
- Crabs
- Sea spiders
- Predatory sea slugs
ThreatsOcean acidification, habitat destruction, and warming sea temperatures
HabitatsCoral reefs, tide pools, and sandy sea floors
Life spanUp to 1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyDiscodorididae
- SpeciesJorunna parva
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance; do not touch or remove from their marine habitat.
Responsible observation
- Look closely: Scan shallow tide pools and sponge-rich reef crevices in the Indo-Pacific to spot these tiny creatures.
- Do not touch: Their delicate bodies and sensory structures are easily damaged by human contact.
- Watch the gills: Observe the feathery gill rosette on their back, which expands and contracts as they breathe.
Fellow Nudibranch (c) Sylke Rohrlach, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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