Re: Another C. lochi variation? from Philippines
April 12, 2006
From: Isidro Cuallado
Concerning message #8098:
Dear Dr. Rudman,
I suspect this picture corresponds to a Chromodoris lochi, although the gills do not seem plain orange. Could you confirm the ID or may be it is a C. dianae or other species?
Locality: Moalboal, Cebu, unsure, may be 15 meters, Philippines, Western Pacific, 22 January 2004, Inshore, coral reef. Length: About 20 mm. Photographer: Isidro Cuallado.
Regards,
Isidro Cuallado
isidro@cuallado.org
Cuallado, I, 2006 (Apr 12) Re: Another C. lochi variation? from Philippines. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16290Dear Isidro,
These animals are confusing. I see in the message you refer to that Marli Wakeling wondered whether her C. lochi was C. dianae. In your case it is the reverse - the animal, which you suspect is C. lochi is in fact C. dianae. I expressed my doubts about the identification of this colour form as Chromodoris dianae some time ago but the authors of that species, Terry Gosliner and Dave Behrens, have assured us that it is a very variable species [see message #1436 ]
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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