Doriopsilla from Nelson Bay

January 27, 1998
From: David & Leanne Atkinson

This is from Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales, off shore from the Fisherman's Co-op. 5 April 1997.
Thanks,
David & Leanne Atkinson.

atkin@hunterlink.net.au

Atkinson, D. & L., 1998 (Jan 27) Doriopsilla from Nelson Bay. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/161

It is difficult to identify some animals with certainty from colour photos. This looks to be Doriopsilla peculiaris but if so, it is far outside its usual haunts. Doriopsilla peculiaris is a southern Australian species occurring from Cape Naturaliste in Western Australia to Wilson's Promontory in Victoria. If I have correctly identified it, it's the first time it has been recorded so far up the east coast. Another southern species, Doriopsilla carneola is known from northern New South Wales, but it doesn't have the smudged white patches you can see in the photo.... Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 1998 (Jan 27). Comment on Doriopsilla from Nelson Bay by David & Leanne Atkinson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/161

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