Elysia rufescens from Saipan

December 17, 2003
From: Kenji Kobayashi


Dear Bill,
Could you identify this please?
The photos are taken in Saipan (Northern Mariana Ids).

Regards
Kenji Kobayashi

squall@gtepacifica.net

Kobayashi, K., 2003 (Dec 17) Elysia rufescens from Saipan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11662

Dear Kenji,
It's a bit hard to be sure from the photos, which show how well camouflaged these animals can be, but I think it is probably Elysia rufescens.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Dec 17). Comment on Elysia rufescens from Saipan by Kenji Kobayashi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11662

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