Phyllidia ocellata from Tufi, PNG

October 18, 2001
From: Des Paroz

Hi Bill
Attached are three photos of a striking Phyllidia ocellata I found at the Tufi Wharf "muck dive", Papua New Guinea, September 2001. Actually found this critter almost every dive at this site over a period of about 8 days - it was always within a metre or 2 of the same spot.

Depth was 7-8m, and was in an area with a lot of human debris, little water movement, and a really healthy range of small critters. A great muck dive.

Water temp was consistently 28C.

Best regards
Des

des@paroz.com

Paroz, D., 2001 (Oct 18) Phyllidia ocellata from Tufi, PNG. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5452

Thanks Des,
The bottom two photos show the animal with its head over a colony of something. I suspect it is a compound ascidian colony rather than a sponge, so it is unlikely to be its food. Any observations on feeding during your week?
Cheers,
Bill

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Oct 18). Comment on Phyllidia ocellata from Tufi, PNG by Des Paroz. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5452

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