Elysia bennettae? from sthn Queensland

August 4, 2006
From: Bruce Wilkie


Hi Bill,
I am not sure if I am correct about the id of this animal which I think could be Elysia bennettae (northern New South Wales colour form).

Locality: Flat Rock North Stradbroke Island, 10 metres, Queensland Australia, Pacific ocean, 30 July 2006, rocky reef with sponges, hard & soft corals . Length: 20mm. Photographer: Bruce Wilkie.

Unfortunately I only managed to take 2 so-so frames before the surge got the better me.
Many Thanks
Bruce Wilkie.

brucedwilkie@yahoo.com.au

Wilkie,B, 2006 (Aug 4) Elysia bennettae? from sthn Queensland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17307

Dear Bruce,
Your animal is indeed the same as the one I have posted from northern New South Wales [message #8460]. Apart from the differences mentioned there, we can also add the alternate white and red marks along the parapodial edge. I am not sure if there is one or more species, but there certainly seems that there may be.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Aug 4). Comment on Elysia bennettae? from sthn Queensland by Bruce Wilkie. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17307

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