Phyllidia scottjohnsoni from Hachijo Island, Japan

October 24, 2001
From: Rie Nakano

Dear Dr.Rudman

This animal was found by Mr.Shoichi Kato and photographed by Rie Nakano at the edge of the rocky reef of Hachijo Island, Izu, Japan, in 28th, September, 2001. I think it is Phyllidia scottjohnsoni.

Depth:13m
Length: 10mm
Water temperature: 24.3 degrees
Frequency: very rare in Hachijo

Sincerely,
Rie Nakano

rie@divers.ne.jp

Nakano, R., 2001 (Oct 24) Phyllidia scottjohnsoni from Hachijo Island, Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5503

Dear Rie,
Yes I agree with your identification. It is an interesting find.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Oct 24). Comment on Phyllidia scottjohnsoni from Hachijo Island, Japan by Rie Nakano . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5503

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