Kaloplocamus acutus from Port Stephens

February 4, 2008
From: Leanne & David Atkinson


Concerning message #14687:

Dear Bill,
Much to our surprise we found what we think is Kaloplocamus acutus at Fly Point. It seems to have some parasite eggs or damage in the tail region. We haven't seen one here before. You don't have one from the Port Stephens area so thought you might be interested in it.

Locality: Fly Point, Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park, Port Stephens, 7 metres, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific Ocean, 29 January 2008, Sandy bottom with seagrass, algae, bryozoans, ascidians, gorgonians, scattered sponges and soft corals. Length: approximately 20 mm. Photographer: Leanne & David Atkinson.

Best wishes,
Leanne & David Atkinson

atk@hunterlink.net.au

Atkinson, L. & D., 2008 (Feb 4) Kaloplocamus acutus from Port Stephens. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21333

Dear Leanne & David,

Thanks for the record. It is found at times throughout New South Wales but nevr that commonly. Your animal certainly has some damage to its hind quarters but I really can't say what has caused it

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Feb 4). Comment on Kaloplocamus acutus from Port Stephens by Leanne & David Atkinson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21333

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