Pteraeolidia from Tioman, Malaysia

July 16, 2002
From: Maliza Anuar

Bill,
Could you help ID this little guy? Photo was taken by my husband on our recent diving trip to Tioman Island off the east coast of Malaysia.
Dive Site: Soyak Island, 4:30pm
Depth: 13-15m
Size: 5-6cm

Maliza Anuar

emaliza@hotmail.com

Anuar, M., 2002 (Jul 16) Pteraeolidia from Tioman, Malaysia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7473

Dear Maliza,
This is Pteraeolidia ianthina. Have a look at the Fact Sheet on this species for more information on its 'solar-powered' lifestyle.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Factsheet

Pteraeolidia ianthina

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