Plakobranchus ocellatus from Mayotte Island - 1st variation

October 22, 2009
From: Matthias Deuss

Dear Bill,

I found two different forms of Plakobranchus ocellatus today. As I understand there is a discussion of the number of species of Plakobranchus, I will present the second form in the next message [#22644 ].

This one was found mating with another one. As you can see their colour patterns were identical, as for the foot pattern. I can't say if its dorsum is covered with pustules or if it is a colour illusion. The very tips of the rhinophores are purple and the posterior extremity of the foot is blue.
The sides of the mantle bear the biggest spots.

Locality: Moutsoumbatsou reef, 50 cm, Mayotte Is. , France, Indian Ocean, 03 September 2009, Sand and seagrass. Length: 15 mm. Photographer: Matthias Deuss.

Kind regards

Matthias Deuss

matthias976@hotmail.fr

Deuss, M., 2009 (Oct 22) Plakobranchus ocellatus from Mayotte Island - 1st variation. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22643

Thanks Matthias,

It's good to get a few more example of colour variation. 

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (Oct 22). Comment on Plakobranchus ocellatus from Mayotte Island - 1st variation by Matthias Deuss. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22643

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