Help ID Creature

[Dre619]

Found this on a new coral and just noticed the same animal in my DT. Anyone know what it is? Black with small shell. Snail like thing. Is it reef safe?

 

[ying yang]

I see polyps on left and research " vermitted snail "
.not sure it looks like one but what's coming to mind

Does it move?
Has it got a mucus web that comes out and retracts in ?
One in tank im talking about ?

Edit: ummm looking picture again I can make out possible chitin or limpet maybe ?

 

[dakoop]

Looks like a thumb

 

[Dre619]

Dont think is that snail. It moves, looks like a slug more than a snail

 

[ying yang]

Stomatella snail?
Can't really see on picture sorry

 

[Dre619]

Stomatella snail?
Can't really see on picture sorry

Yup thats what it is or at least looks pretty identical according to google. Thanks!

 

[MaxTremors]

If it’s black it could be an elephant slug/ducksbill limpet:

The Sea Slug Forum - Elephant Slug, Shield Slug, Ducksbill Limpet (Scutus sp.)

www.seaslugforum.net

 

[ying yang]

Yup thats what it is or at least looks pretty identical according to google. Thanks!

Well if that's what it is fair enough ,was just taking stab in dark guesses as couldnt really make it out in picture but you can see better in person and if you id it it to stamatela then they good guys and read all time they great algae eaters but no one sells them so only can get as hitchhikers on coral or live rock unless it's changed and can now buy them idk.
But you welcome and good luck ^_^

Not sure how new you are to reefing but here some other common hitchhikers you may come across or maybe helpfull to anyone else reading this thread

What is that!! A R2R guide to common new tank hitchhikers.

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