E. Pacific Glossodoris sedna from Florida

November 4, 2002
From: Linda Ianniello


Dr. Bill,
Attached are two photos of Glossodoris sedna from Biscayne Bay, Florida. They were taken in October, 2002, at a depth of about 20 feet. Paul Humann's book states that in this area they are mainly found in Biscayne Bay, and likely came from the Pacific through the Panama Canal on the bottom of a ship or in a ballast tank. We found two on the same dive, both about 1/2 inch.
Regards,
Linda I.

lindai@us.ibm.com

Ianniello, L., 2002 (Nov 4) E. Pacific Glossodoris sedna from Florida. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8321

Thanks Linda,
This is certainly an interesting record and with Humann's record, seems to suggest there may be a permanent population in at least Florida, if not the whole of the Caribbean.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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