[1] It can be found on the Great Barrier Reef as a symbiote of gorgonian corals.

The dorsum is a russet red color, while the ventral side is grey.

There are four anterio-lateral eyes, in addition to two smaller median pairs.

[2] The specific epithet is derived from the Latin apluda, meaning "scale" or "chaff".

[2] A. apluda is known to be found on the Great Barrier Reef, acting as a symbiote of corals from the genus Melithaea.