Glossodoris poliahu from Hawaii [2]

December 20, 2006
From: Scott Johnson


Hi Bill,

Here are three more photos to go along with my previous message [#19036 ]. Location data on these follow:

Locality: Oahu, 12-15m, Hawaii, USA, Pacific, on ledges and walls on coral covered basalt. Length: 24-30mm.
Upper: h143-o01 30mm. Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. In ledge. Depth 15m. August 1978. Animal not disturbed, but appeared to be feeding on purple sponge.
Middle: h143-o05 24mm. Pupukea, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. In ledge at night. Depth 12m. 29 June 1983. Animal not disturbed, but appeared to be feeding on yellow sponge.
Lower: h143-o12 24mm. Pupukea, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. In ledge at night. Depth 12m. 29 June 1983. Photographer: Scott Johnson.

Scott Johnson

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Johnson, S., 2006 (Dec 20) Glossodoris poliahu from Hawaii [2]. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/19037

Thanks Scott,

The possible sponge-feeding observations are tantalising. It would be great for someone to specifically gather feeding information on these animals, especially in areas such as Hawaii where many species seem to be present in quite reasonable populations. Unfortunately, as you well know, it is not always as simple as it sounds.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Dec 20). Comment on Glossodoris poliahu from Hawaii [2] by Scott Johnson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/19037

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