Ceratosoma sinuata from Sulawesi

December 21, 2002
From: Mary Jane Adams

Hi Bill,
I believe this is an usual color morph of Ceratosoma sinuata. It was larger than most; about 6-8cm long. The divesite was Magic Crack, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Depth: 18 meters, November 26, 2002.

It is hard to believe that this same species is known as the "Jolly Green Giant" in Hawaii. I think a better nickname for this one would be "Purple People Eater."
Best regards,
Mary Jane

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Adams, M.J., 2002 (Dec 21) Ceratosoma sinuata from Sulawesi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8659

Note added 30 April 2007: Until now on the Forum C. sinuata and C. flavicostata have been considerd forms of one species. See message #19854 where they and C. magnifica are considered separate species.

Thanks Mary Jane,
I agree that its hard to believe they're all the same species. The problem is where to draw the line. I think this is could be nice little topic for a graduate student. I've often wondered about the name "Jolly Green Giant". I think the name was also used for a 'species' of helicopter in the Vietnam war. Anyone know of a connection?
Cheers,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Dec 21). Comment on Ceratosoma sinuata from Sulawesi by Mary Jane Adams . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8659

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