Philinopsis reticulata from the Red Sea

October 28, 2005
From: Jasper Lansink

I found this slug while diving in the Northern Red Sea (Dahab). I think it must be a Chelidonura or Philinopsis of some kind, but which one?

Locality: Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea. Depth: 8 meters. Length: 5 cm. 5 October 2005. Seagrass. Photographer: Maurice de Boer

Thanks for your answer.
Jasper Lansink

jasper@aquadonna.nl

Lansink, J.A.G., 2005 (Oct 28) Philinopsis reticulata from the Red Sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15110

Dear Jasper,
You are right in thinking it is an aglajid. It is Philinopsis reticulata. It is quite variable in colour, but the shape of the head and the blue spots around the edges are quite characteristic.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Oct 28). Comment on Philinopsis reticulata from the Red Sea by Jasper Lansink. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15110

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