Trapania reticulata from Queensland

May 22, 2000
From: Stuart Hutchison

Dear Bill,
I can't find this one in any books either. I suspect it is a Notodoris of of some kind by the wings protecting the gills. This guy was about 8mm long in 30m next to the wreck of SS Yongala.

SS Yongala is about 40 nautical miles SE of Townsville, Queensland (on an open sandy bottom - inside the Great Barrier Reef).

Stuart Hutchison

hutchco@tpg.com.au

Hutchison, S., 2000 (May 22) Trapania reticulata from Queensland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2396

Dear Stuart,
This is a very interesting find, as it is only the second record of this animal from anywhere. Your photo confirms the colour pattern of a brown reticulate pattern and yellow spots.

Have a look at some of the other species of Trapania (use the SEARCH button) to get an idea of their shape and variety.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (May 22). Comment on Trapania reticulata from Queensland by Stuart Hutchison. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2396

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