Scientific Name: Chelidonura punctata
Common Name: Spotted headshield slug

Adult Size: 10 – 30 mm
Depth Range: 1 – 20 m
Biotope / Habitat: Shallow sandy and silty areas near coral reefs and seagrass meadows — primarily active at night
Diet: Feeds on small flatworms and other tiny invertebrates, using its sensory pits to track prey
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic; partners align side-by-side to exchange sperm, with egg ribbons hidden under rocks or in crevices
Fun Fact: Chelidonura punctata’s name comes from the tiny white or yellow spots that adorn its velvety black body, providing excellent camouflage in the sand.

This charming slug is easily spotted (pun intended!) by its slender black body covered in delicate spots. Its graceful movements and specialized sensory structures make it a formidable predator of tiny prey in sandy habitats.