Kaloplocamus acutus from Philippines

September 12, 2005
From: Jeff Rosenfeld

Hi Bill,

Here's a shot of Kaloplocamus acutus taken in Anilao, Luzon Island, Philippines in April, 2004. Apparently, its range is a bit more widespread.

Locality: Anilao, Luzon Island, Philippines. Depth: 40 feet. Length: 12 mm. April, 2004. Photographer: Jeff Rosenfeld

Thanks,
Jeff
http://www.vibrantsea.net

jeff@rosenfeldfamily.net

Rosenfeld, Jeff, 2005 (Sep 12) Kaloplocamus acutus from Philippines. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14687

Dear Jeff,
This is a great find. The apparent disjunct distribution of this species in the Sino-Japanese region and the south Pacific didn't seem right. It's possible that shipping was involved, but your find in the Philippines helps to strengthen the case for a natural distribution through at least the western Pacific.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Sep 12). Comment on Kaloplocamus acutus from Philippines by Jeff Rosenfeld. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14687

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