Chromodoris tinctoria from Sthn Queensland

October 23, 2002
From: David Harasti


Hi Bill,
I am having difficulty in identifying this species. I believe it is a Chromodoris species, perhaps even a colour variation of C. splendida or C. daphne?

The animal was found in 15 metres water at Flinders Reef, located off Moreton Island in southern Queensland, Australia, in October 2002. The animal was about 4cm long and water temp 22 degrees.

If you could assist in the ID it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
David Harasti
http://www.webone.com.au/~diving

diving@webone.com.au

Harasti, D., 2002 (Oct 23) Chromodoris tinctoria from Sthn Queensland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8248

Dear David,
You were right to think it might be a colour variation of some other species as the southern Queensland - nthn New South Wales region does have some strange colour variations of both southern and northern species. In this case though your animal is the tropical species Chromodoris tinctoria which is quite variable in colour. This colour form though is found throughout the species' range. I have a photo of a similar form from Lizard Island in North Queensland on the species Fact Sheet.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Oct 23). Comment on Chromodoris tinctoria from Sthn Queensland by David Harasti. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8248

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