Pleurobranchus albiguttatus from the Philippines

June 2, 2003
From: Erwin Koehler

Dear Bill,
Here is one more from my recent trip to the Philippines, Negros Oriental Island, divesite "Dauin", nightdive.
data:
length 42mm
depth 7m
date 07 May 2003
Cheers,
Erwin

Erwin@Philippine-Sea-Slugs.com

Koehler, E., 2003 (Jun 2) Pleurobranchus albiguttatus from the Philippines. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10111

Dear Erwin,
This is Pleurobranchus albiguttatus. I've included a close-up to show how the apparent white pointed papillae on the mantle are an illusion. They are in fact just a triangular mark along one side of some of the rounded brown tubercles.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Jun 2). Comment on Pleurobranchus albiguttatus from the Philippines by Erwin Koehler. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10111

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