Flabellina marcusorum from nthn Bahamas

September 1, 2003
From: Lazaro Ruda

Dr. Rudman,
On a recent trip to the northern Bahamas islands, I found this nudibranch that according to Paul Humann & Ned Deloach's Reef Creature ID book states it to be the 'Purple-Ring Nudibranch' (Flabellina sp.). I was hoping you could verify that my identification was correct and if so, there's mention in the ID book that it has only been found in Belize. Has there been any other sightings of this creature further north?

The nudibranch was approx. 1/2 inch long. I found it traveling (feeding?) along some Y Branched Algae (Dictyota sp.). This critter was photographed at 34ft. at 6:30PM EST on the shallow overhang of a low profile reef system near a sandy area.
Lazaro Ruda

laz@thelivingsea.com

Ruda, L., 2003 (Sep 1) Flabellina marcusorum from nthn Bahamas. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10867

Note added Sept 12 2003: 'The reef where I found this nudibranch is known by the name of Deep Snapper Ledges in what is considered "Middle Shoal" near Mantanilla Shoal. The closest dry land is the West End -- approx. 30-35 miles'.. Lazaro Ruda

Dear Lazaro,
It's name is Flabellina marcusorum. It has quite a wide distribution [see Fact Sheet], but our knowledge is based on very few records, so yours from the Bahamas is a useful addition. perhaps you can give us the name of an island or reef to add to the data? Concerniing feeding, all species of Flabellina feed on hydroids.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Sep 1). Comment on Flabellina marcusorum from nthn Bahamas by Lazaro Ruda. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/10867

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Flabellina marcusorum

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