Sebadoris nubilosa from Reunion Island

August 4, 2008
From: Hugues Flodrops


Concerning message #19446:

Dear Bill,
Here are some pictures of Sebadoris nubilosa. One of them shows it's distinctive underside with submarginal dark-brown band. I hope it's interesting for the Forum to confirm its Indian Ocean distribution.

Locality: Saline Lagoon, 2 metres, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, 28 December 2007, Night. Length: 200 mm. Photographer: Hugues Flodrops.

Best regards.
Hugues.

hugues.flodrops@wanadoo.fr

Flodrops, H., 2008 (Aug 4) Sebadoris nubilosa from Reunion Island. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21405

Thanks Hugues,

I suspect this species is often overlooked as it is so well camouflaged on sand and shell grit. As you say, the submarginal brown band on the underside of the mantle distinguishes it from other large dorids with brown spots on the underside. Other distinguishing external features are the soft pointed papillae on the mantle and the thin folded edge to the mantle - much like in some species of Dendrodoris. 

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Aug 4). Comment on Sebadoris nubilosa from Reunion Island by Hugues Flodrops. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21405

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