Oxynoe olivacea? from Guam

April 13, 2000
From: C. Carlson & P.J.Hoff

Bill,

This beast looks quite a bit like the H. 'olivacea' under recent discussion.
We have had it listed as Oxynoe cf olivacea but were a little unsure of the Western Pacific distribution. This is one of 4 species of Oxynoe that have been found on the island -- so far, only one specimen of 'O. olivacea'.

Data: 28mm; Guam, Pauliluc-Nomna, reef flat; 28 July 1984. Found on Caulerpa lentillifera though we don't know if this is the true host or not.

Clay & Patty Jo
Merizo, Guam

clay.carlson@kuentos.guam.net

Carlson, C. & Hoff, P.J., 2000 (Apr 13) Oxynoe olivacea? from Guam. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2259

Thanks Clay & Patty Jo,
Now that Kathe Jensen is settled in Thailand and can make easy contact, perhaps she can can give us a few opinions on sacoglossans.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Apr 13). Comment on Oxynoe olivacea? from Guam by C. Carlson & P.J.Hoff. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2259

Factsheet

Oxynoe sp. 2.