Chromodoris albonares from Japan

September 13, 2002
From: Toru Matsumoto

Dear Dr.Rudman,
I found this at Urada Bay of Tanegashima Island, Japan. At first I didn't realized this was such a rare creature. That is why it has taken me so long to send this message. I believe this is Chromodoris albonares but its rhinophores look pale blue, so please help. The Bay where I found this is in the northest part of Tanegashima Island and is very rich in interesting creatures.

Date: 24 December, 2001
Location: Tanegashima Island, Japan.
Length: 5mm
Depth: 7m

Photo by Toru Matsumoto
(Local School Teacher)

matsu-at@d5.dion.ne.jp

Matsumoto, T., 2002 (Sep 13) Chromodoris albonares from Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7878

Dear Toru,
Thanks for this interesting find. Yes it does seem to be Chromodoris albonares. The large rhinophores are very distinctive. Often thin white objects appear to have a bluish tinge to them. It is not a blue pigment, just the way light is reflected and refracted in certain conditions.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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