Swallowtail sea slug?

September 24, 2001
From: Robin Adler

Hello:
Are you familiar with a sea slug called the "swallowtail sea slug"? I need to know its scientific name. I've been told it can be found in the Whitsunday area of the Great Barrier Reef.
Thanks,
Robin Adler

radler@ngs.org

Adler, R., 2001 (Sep 24) Swallowtail sea slug?. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3024

Dear Robin,
The Swallow-tailed Sea Slug is Chelidonura hirundinina. Both Chelidonura (= claw-like tail) and hirundinina ( = swallow-like) refer to its forked 'tail'. You will find a Page with photos of this species on the Forum and if you go to the Species List you will find a list of species of Chelidonura (Family Aglajidae). If you look there you will find more on the biology of these fascinating carnivorous slugs. If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Sep 24). Comment on Swallowtail sea slug? by Robin Adler. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3024

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