Unidentified Chromodoris from South Africa

October 5, 2005
From: Colin Ogden

Hi Bill,
Another new nudi that I can't find ID for.
I think its a Chromodoris.

Locality:  Sodwana Bay, South Africa. Indian Ocean coast. Depth: 10 metres. Length: 30 mm. 3 October 2005. Algae reef. Photographer: Colin Ogden

Thanks for you help
regards
Colin

scubaco@iafrica.com

Ogden C. M., 2005 (Oct 5) Unidentified Chromodoris from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14920

Dear Colin,
This has been named Chromodoris mandapamensis, but as I have discussed on the Forum before I think it is a spotted colour form of C. striatella. [see message #2841]. I am not sure, but the orange-red sponge in the background of your photo looks interesting. I can't see any direct evidence of feeding but it would be worth noting the possible association. You wouldn't by chance have a photo showing the sponge more clearly - even if the slug is not so clear?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Oct 5). Comment on Unidentified Chromodoris from South Africa by Colin Ogden. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14920

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