Phyllidiella lizae from Sulawesi
June 6, 2007
From: Sebastian Ferse
Hi Bill,
I found this specimen in Tomini Bay, Central Sulawesi on a wall at around 20 m depth. I am not sure whether it is Phyllidiella annulata or P. pustulosa.
Could you help me with the I.D.?
Locality: Mini Canyon, Kadidiri, Togian Islands, 20 m, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean, 10 March 2007, Wall with many hard and soft corals, sponges, and gorgonians. Length: 4 cm. Photographer: Sebastian Ferse.
Thanks
Sebastian
sebastian.ferse@zmt-bremen.de
Ferse, S.C.A., 2007 (Jun 6) Phyllidiella lizae from Sulawesi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/19730Dear Sebastian,
Phyllidiids are not that easy to identify and I suspect we still have some sorting out to do. This animal is a very good match for Phyllidiella lizae, both in rhinophore colour and the black diagonal cross on the back.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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