Aphelodoris brunnea from South Africa

August 1, 2005
From: Charles Rowe


Hi Bill,
Another Port Elizabeth nudi for your files. I believe it is Aphelodoris brunnea. This upper photo is by far the best shot I have of this species. The lower photo is of one that is a lot lighter in colour and the pattern is a lot
more "busy".

Locality:  Shy Shark Reef, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 12-14 metres. 17 July 2005. Photo: Charles Rowe.

Thanks.
Charles

Charles.Rowe@gmsa.com

Rowe, C., 2005 (Aug 1) Aphelodoris brunnea from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14288

Dear Charles,
It's good to get an idea of the colour range in this species. It seems that some species of Aphelodoris, such as A. varia, are quite variable in colour, but in southern Australia its seems the opposite may also occur, as there are a group of similarly coloured species which are at present considered distinct.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Aug 1). Comment on Aphelodoris brunnea from South Africa by Charles Rowe. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14288

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