Trapania sp. 1 from Fiji

January 13, 2004
From: Jim Chambers


Note added 12 March 2008: This species has been named Trapania naeva.

In December 2003, while diving in Fiji (specifically in the Vatu-I-Ra Channel between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu), I photographed what appears to be a Trapania which I have tentativley identified as the one called Trapania sp. 1 on the Forum. I am reporting this, since I'm not sure if this species has been previously reported in Fiji. This particular area in Fiji is only dived by one dive operator (Crystal Divers) and the occasional live-aboard), so I doubt that there have been many (if any) reports of this species in this location. The divemaster said that he had rarely seen this species, so I doubt that they are very common.

Jim Chambers

jimbo_limited@mindspring.com

Chambers, J., 2004 (Jan 13) Trapania sp. 1 from Fiji. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11802

Thanks Jim,
Species of Trapania are seldom common, although at times large numbers can be seen at one spot. This makes records such as yours very interesting because it helps to build up a picture of their geographical distribution.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

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