A species of Phyllidiopsis? from South Africa

January 28, 2000
From: Valda Fraser

Dear Bill
I have been unable to identify this nudibranch. Its a-symmetrical markings are unusual. I'd be pleased if you could help.
Locality: South Coast KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA
Date: 22 Jan 2000
Size: 35mm
Regards
Valda Fraser

iti04937@mweb.co.za

Fraser, V., 2000 (Jan 28) A species of Phyllidiopsis? from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1789

Dear Valda,
This appears to be a species of the Phyllidiidae but I don't know of one with this colour pattern.

The only two species with which it seems to have any similarities are Phyllidiopsis sphingis, from Hawaii and Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi from the Red Sea. On that very slim justification I will make a guess and say that it may be a species of Phyllidiopsis.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Jan 28). Comment on A species of Phyllidiopsis? from South Africa by Valda Fraser. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1789

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