Re: Nembrotha rutilans mating

August 8, 2008
From: Tamara Hartwich

Concerning message #13711:

Dear Bill,
I took this photo of mating nudis in the Russell Islands in Solomon Islands. They were hanging upside down on a wall at about 18 metres.

We are uncertain as to whether these are Nembrotha lineolata or Nembrotha rutilans. Could you please assist in identifying them?

Locality: Lologhan, 18 metres, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, West Pacific Ocean, 27 July 2008, Reef wall with strong currents. Length: 2 to 3 cm. Photographer: Tamara Hartwich.

Thanks
Tamara Hartwich

tamhartwich@yahoo.com.au

Hartwich, T.M., 2008 (Aug 8) Re: Nembrotha rutilans mating. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21773

Dear Tamara,

As I say in an earlier message [#21249], the distinction between some of these species is a bit unclear, but if they are distinct I would consider this colour form to be N. lineolata. Nembrotha rutilans is now considered a synonym of  N. purpureolineata.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Aug 8). Comment on Re: Nembrotha rutilans mating by Tamara Hartwich. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21773

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