Phyllidiopsis sphingis from the Coral Sea?

December 5, 2003
From: Paul Osmond

Bill,
Found this little guy (about 30mm from memory) on Flinders Reef in the Coral Sea in October 2003 off the coast of Queensland. He was in about 20 meters of water.

After much internal debate I believe it is most likely Phyllidiopsis sphingis, although I see no record off this species in the area.

Unfortunately he was not co-operating in allowing a good photo, so this is the best shot I got of him.

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Paul
www.deepseaimages.com

marriard@deepseaimages.com

Osmond, P., 2003 (Dec 5) Phyllidiopsis sphingis from the Coral Sea?. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11596

Dear Paul,
It certainly looks like Phyllidiopsis sphingis. It is known from Papua New Guinea, so finding it on the Great Barrier Reef is no great surprise, but it is good to be able to positively extend its known distribution.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Dec 5). Comment on Phyllidiopsis sphingis from the Coral Sea? by Paul Osmond. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11596

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