Re: Colour variation in Gastropteron chacmol

August 31, 2005
From: James Lyle

The range of the color variation for Gastropteron chacmol noted by Ann and Marina in earlier messages is now extended to Cozumel, Mexico. This image is the first Cozumel specimen that I have seen that looks like the color variation previously reported from the Bahamas. The tiny nudibranchs are quite common on the sand flats above the reefs and easy to find once you know what to look for.

Locality: Colombia Reef, Cozumel. Quintano Roo, Mexico, Caribbean. Depth: 15 metres. Length: 3 mm. 15 August 2005. sand flat. Photographer: Jim Lyle

Jim Lyle

jlyle@scubadiving.com

Lyle, J.L., 2005 (Aug 31) Re: Colour variation in Gastropteron chacmol. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14672

Dear Jim,
This is a nice contrast to your earlier photo [#13184] of an unspotted animal.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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