Phyllidia carlsonhoffi from French Polynesia

April 28, 2006
From: Laurel

I have a photograph of a mystery critter I found while diving in Fakarava. He is beautiful, but I'm not sure what he is. After extensive googles on black with orange spots which are outlined in white, I found he possibly is a Scutus. He may have ?red? antennae. He is about an inch, oblong, black with orange nubbins encircled in white. I did not see a shell of any sort. Thanks in advance!

Locality: Fakarava, 40 feet, French Polynesia, Pacific, 27 March 2006. Length: 1.5 inches. Photographer: Myself.

Laurel

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Laurel, 2006 (Apr 28) Phyllidia carlsonhoffi from French Polynesia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16461

Dear Laurel,
Although the colours are very orange, I am pretty sure this is Phyllidia carlsonhoffi.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Apr 28). Comment on Phyllidia carlsonhoffi from French Polynesia by Laurel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16461

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