Dendrodoris tuberculosa from Thailand

March 13, 2003
From: Phil Humphreys

Hi Bill,
Took the attached photo on Xmas day while diving Maya Wall, Koh Phi Phi, Thailand [25 December 2002].

Actual depth not recorded but max depth 17.9m, with average depth of 12.1m.

We have not been able to identify it but believe it may be a Dendrodoris. Can you help? Apparent size 13 x 8cm.

Regards
Phil Humphreys

phumphreys9@aol.com

Humphreys, P., 2003 (Mar 13) Dendrodoris tuberculosa from Thailand. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/9276

Dear Phil,
This is definitely a Dendrodoris and almost certainly Dendrodoris tuberculosa. If you have a look at the species Fact Sheet, you will see from the photos that the easiest way to identify this species is by the white spots under the mantle skirt. Not the easiest thing to see in a photo from above!
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Mar 13). Comment on Dendrodoris tuberculosa from Thailand by Phil Humphreys. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/9276

Factsheet

Dendrodoris tuberculosa

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