Re: Glossodoris sedna from Costa Rica

June 16, 2002
From: Alicia Hermosillo

Dear Dr. Rudman,
I agree with Peter's message - Glossodoris sedna is one of the most common and abundant opisthobranchs of the Eastern Pacific (second to Elysia diomedea).

In Bahia de Banderas, Mexico, I see them in almost every dive and dive site and variety of depths through out the year but more abundant yet during winter. They seem to prefer areas where currents are mild to strong.

THis one is from Islas Marietas, Bahia de Banderas, 64 feet deep and 24 mm long.

Alicia Hermosillo

gueri25@hotmail.com

Hermosillo, A., 2002 (Jun 16) Re: Glossodoris sedna from Costa Rica. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7236

Thanks Alicia,
Its interesting to find out what are the common species in other parts of the world. Does it mean you know what sponges it eats and what sort of egg ribbon it lays? I'm afraid that two of the common species in Sydney, Rostanga arbutus and Hypselodoris bennetti proved to be two of the most difficult to get any information on their natural history. I hope the same 'rule' doesn't apply for you.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Jun 16). Comment on Re: Glossodoris sedna from Costa Rica by Alicia Hermosillo. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7236

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