Paradoris indecora from the Adriatic

November 8, 2006
From: Cristian Magnani

Dear Bill
I found this nudibranch on two different dive sites last June. I think it is a specimen of Paradoris indecora but I'd like to know your opinion about.

Locality: I Bianconi, Numana, 9 metres, Italy, Adriatic Sea, 24 June 2006, On rocks. Length: 30 mm. Photographer: Cristian Magnani.

Best regards

Cristian
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Magnani, C., 2006 (Nov 8) Paradoris indecora from the Adriatic. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17679

Dear Cristian,
These animals fit Schmekel & Portmann's (1982) description of Paradoris indecora very well. It seems the scattered patches of black specks are quite characteristic, as are the low flattened tubercles.

If these animals are indeed Paradoris indecora then it would seem the others on the Forum identified as this species may be something else? Your upper photo suggests a food sponge for the species as well.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Nov 8). Comment on Paradoris indecora from the Adriatic by Cristian Magnani. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17679

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