California Side-gill Slug

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Pleurobranchaea californica

California Side-gill Slug, a reference photo
Photo: Kevin L. Stierhoff / NOAA SWFSC · Public domain

Pleurobranchaea californica is a species of gastropods belonging to the family Pleurobranchaeidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of California Side-gill Slug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Pleurobranchida
Family
Pleurobranchaeidae
Species
Pleurobranchaea californica

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