Common name: Sea Hares

Aplysiidae, commonly known as Sea Hares, are a family of large sea slugs found in shallow waters. They are herbivorous, feeding mainly on algae, which makes them beneficial for controlling algae growth in reef aquariums. Sea Hares are known for their unique defense mechanism of releasing a purple ink when threatened. They have a soft, often camouflaged body that can blend with their surroundings. While generally peaceful, they require a large tank with plenty of algae or supplemental feeding to thrive. Their life span in captivity is typically short, around one year.

1. 
   Common name: California Sea Hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia californica
2. Common name: Brown Sea Hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia depilans
3. 
   Common name: mottled sea hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia fasciata
4. 
   Common name: spotted sea hare

   Scientific name: Aplysia punctata
5. 
   Common name: blunt-end sea hare

   Scientific name: Dolabella auricularia
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   Common name: long-tailed sea hare

   Scientific name: Stylocheilus longicauda