Chelidonura fulvipunctata from South Africa

August 9, 2000
From: Valda Fraser

Dear Bill
I think this is Chelidonura fulvipunctata. I'd appreciate your comments.
Locality: Mpande, Transkei, SOUTH AFRICA - intertidal zone.
Date: June 2000
Size: 27mm

Thanks.
Valda

iti04937@mweb.co.za

Fraser, V., 2000 (Aug 9) Chelidonura fulvipunctata from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2663

Dear Valda,
Yes this seems to be C. fulvipunctata, but the yellowish spots, which give it its name seem to be absent in your animal. The one animal Terry Gosliner reports from South Africa does have yellow spots however. The most distinguishing feature of this species though is the W shaped pattern on the head which ranges in colour for cream, through yellow to bright orange.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, w.B., 2000 (Aug 9). Comment on Chelidonura fulvipunctata from South Africa by Valda Fraser. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2663

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