Aplysia depilans from Portugal

April 23, 2002
From: João Tojal Silva


Dear Bill,
In early April I went for a walk during the low tide in Baleal (Portugal) and found dozens of Aplysia punctata, some mating, and two fairly large Aplysia fasciata in the small pools in the rock. A few days later I returned with my camera and although I didn't find any A. fasciata, I found a nice A. depilans.

The photos were taken in rock pools during the low tide, no more than 50cm deep. The A. depilans was about 15cm long. I have sent the photos of Aplysia punctata separately.
Hope you like them!
All the best,
João Pedro

joao.tojal.silva@NOVABASE.PT

Silva, J., 2002 (Apr 23) Aplysia depilans from Portugal. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/6791

Dear João,
Thanks for thinking about us. Although Sea Hares are common, their relatively large size and shallow water habitat make them a nuisance for most photographers of nudibranchs. So good photos of them are always welcome.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Apr 23). Comment on Aplysia depilans from Portugal by João Tojal Silva. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/6791

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