Glossodoris sibogae? from the Cook Islands

April 6, 2006
From: Jennifer Eaton

Hello
I noticed that you do not yet have any nudibranchs from Suvorov, Cook Islands. This picture was taken on the inside of the atoll near the fringing reef.

I hope I have the identification right, Glossodoris atromarginata.

Locality: Suvorov Island, Cook Islands. Pacific. Depth: 10 feet. August 2005. sandy rubble. Photographer: Jennifer Eaton

Thanks
Jennifer

jennifer@mysticrhythmsadventure.com

Eaton, J., 2006 (Apr 6) Glossodoris sibogae? from the Cook Islands. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15497

Dear Jennifer,
It could be G. atromarginata but I am pretty sure it is Glossodoris sibogae, which has a distinct yellowish background colour and white submarginal band aroud the mantle edge. The only way to be sure however is to dissect the animal and looks at its teeth!
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Apr 6). Comment on Glossodoris sibogae? from the Cook Islands by Jennifer Eaton. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15497

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