Phidiana lottini from Chile

December 30, 2002
From: Marcelo Krause


Bill,

Here are some pictures taken at Antofagasta region, North of Chile. The water temp was 12C and the depth was around 60ft. This species was found in colonies of 10 or more nudis. Once I counted 13 in a 1 metre
radius.

Best regards,
Marcelo.

marcelo@underwater.com.br

Krause, M., 2002 (Dec 30) Phidiana lottini from Chile. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8720

Dear Marcelo,
From its size, and the fact that it is quite common, I am pretty sure this is Phidiana lottini, a large aeolid which was previously known as Phidiana inca. from your photos, it is quite a spectacular animal. It is interesting to hear of them occurring in aggregations. Perhaps a large colony of their food [a large hydroid perhaps?] was there. I have asked Michael Schroedl to confirm its identity.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Dec 30). Comment on Phidiana lottini from Chile by Marcelo Krause. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8720

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