Mexichromis kempfi from Cozumel

August 22, 2006
From: James Lyle


Dr. Rudman,

We were excited to discover two specimens of Mexichromis kempfi (previously described as Chromodoris kempfi ) on a reef in Cozumel, Mexico. This record extends the range of this branch to the Western Caribbean.

Locality: Villa Blanca Reef, Cozumel Island, 15 metres, Quintana Roo, Mexicon, Caribbean, 12 August 2006, coral reef. Length: 20 mm. Photographer: Jim Lyle.

The observed trailing behavior, as previously reported by Anne Dupont and Andres Ahrens, adds to data grouping this branch with other known "trailers" (species of Risbecia and Hypselodoris paulinae ).

Best,
Jim

jlyle@adelphia.net

Lyle, J.L., 2006 (Aug 22) Mexichromis kempfi from Cozumel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17544

Dear Jim,
Thanks for these great photos. With earlier records from Panama and Colombia, its certainly seems to occur throughout the Caribbean and down into Brazil. It would be good if someone would re-examine its anatomy.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Aug 22). Comment on Mexichromis kempfi from Cozumel by James Lyle. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17544

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