Description

Also known as Polyclad Flatworm, Spotted Black Flatworm, Yellow Spotted Polyclad Flatworm.

Found singly or in pairs, amongst coral and rubble areas, of coral and rocky reef.
They feed on ascidians and shelled molluscs.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Flatworms can move fast along the bottom by rapidly beating tiny hairs which act like millions of feet to propel them along in an undulating manner.
They feed by placing themselves over their victims and sucking in their prey, a tube like extension in its mouth acts as a grinder.
Many flatworms are confused with seaslugs and visa versa. (edit) Ref: x