Trapania toddi from Hong Kong
January 29, 2002
From: Bill Rudman & Brian Darvell
Here is some information and photos on Trapania toddi from Brian Darvell's Hong Kong collections. This species is recognized by the regularly arranged brown reticulate pattern on the translucent white background, and the yellow markings on the oral tentacles, lateral processes, rhinophores, gills and posterior tip of the foot. The largest known specimen is 6 mm long preserved.
PHOTO:
AM C139073, 6 April 1983, Site 6.48, Loo Fu Fong, Tolo Channel, 3-6 m, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Collection Records:
AM C139073, C151182, 6 April 1983, Site 6.48, Loo Fu Fong, Tolo Channel, 3-6 m, Hong Kong.
Reference:
• Rudman, W.B. & Darvell, B.W. (1990) Opisthobranch molluscs of Hong Kong. Part 1. Goniodorididae, Onchidorididae, Triophidae, Gymnodorididae, Chromodorididae, (Nudibranchia). Asian Marine Biology, 7: 31-79
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman & Brian Darvell
Rudman, W.B. & Darvell, B.W., 2002 (Jan 29) Trapania toddi from Hong Kong. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/6021
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