Chromodorid from the Gulf of Mexico

October 5, 2007
From: Jazmin Ortigosa

Dear Bill,
I have collected several specimens of this chromodorid in Yucatan, Mexico. All crawling over a purple sponge. About 18 m deep. All specimens sized 3-10 mm. Can anyone give me any clue on what can it be?

Locality: Sisal , 18 m, Yucatan, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, 8 Agust 2007. Length: 10 mm. Photographer: Jazmin Ortigosa.

Best regards,
Jazmin Ortigosa

jazmindeneb@hotmail.com

Ortigosa, J., 2007 (Oct 5) Chromodorid from the Gulf of Mexico. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20827

Dear Jazmin,
This looks quite like Chromodoris regalis but the purple coloration on the gills and rhinophores and the spots around the mantle edge look rather different. There also seems to be a purplish coloration on the posterior part of the foot which is also different.

I would be very interested in seeing more photos of this animal and some photos of the sponge it was on. It seems to be an unnamed species but it would be nice to get a fuller picture of its colour pattern and possible food sponge. I'll call it Chromodoris cf regalis as it is easier to remember 'lookalikes' than a number in the species list. There is always the possibility I have missed a recent publication so if anyone recognises this species I would appreciate a reply

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2007 (Oct 5). Comment on Chromodorid from the Gulf of Mexico by Jazmin Ortigosa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20827

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