Sagaminopteron psychedelicum from Saipan, nthn Mariana Islands

January 13, 2010
From: Yuji Fujie

Concerning message #17122:

Dear Dr.Bill,
This animal was on a black sponge for a long time. It seemed to be feeding. However, I am not sure that the animal was actually eating the sponge.

Locality: Grotto, 12m, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean, 09 December 2009, On black sponge. Length: 6 mm. Photographer: Yuji Fujie.

I have found Sagaminopteron psychedelicum several times recently although it is not usually common in this area.
For instance, it saw on the Tinian island and the Goat island in November.

Best regards,
Yuji

scuba.element@gmail.com

Yuji Fujie, 2010 (Jan 13) Sagaminopteron psychedelicum from Saipan, nthn Mariana Islands. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23095

Dear Yuji,

Thanks for the record. As I discussed in the message you refer to, gastropterids are often found on sponges, but I suspect they don't feed on them. Perhaps 2010 will be the year we discover just what they eat

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2010 (Jan 13). Comment on Sagaminopteron psychedelicum from Saipan, nthn Mariana Islands by Yuji Fujie. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23095

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