Re: Aplysia brasiliana from Texas, Gulf of Mexico

October 9, 2008
From: Georgia Doyle

Concerning message #10457:

I found the sea slug in Diggers National Park, New South Wales, Australia. Behind the flappy parts on the back of its back is an 'ink cannon' where it sprays purple/red coloured ink. It was found in shallow water in rock pools.

Locality: Rock pool off beach, 130cm, NSW Australia, Pacific Ocean, 07 July 2008, Rocky,slimy, seaweed . Length: 17cm. Photographer: No Photos taken.

Georgia Doyle

georgia.doyle@hotmail.com

Doyle, G., 2008 (Oct 9) Re: Aplysia brasiliana from Texas, Gulf of Mexico. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21956

Dear Georgia,

You have certainly seen a Sea Hare, but it won't be Aplysia brasiliana, which is found only in the Atlantic. There are a number of species of Aplysia found in New South Wales. I suspect the two most likely ones you ave seen are Aplysia dactylomela and Aplysia sydneyensis. If you have a look at the Sea Hares Fact Sheet you will find links to a lot of general information on these fascinating animals.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Oct 9). Comment on Re: Aplysia brasiliana from Texas, Gulf of Mexico by Georgia Doyle. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21956

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