Euselenops luniceps mating from N. Sulawesi

November 26, 2005
From: Linda Ianniello

This shot shows the details of Euselenops luniceps mating, found on a night dive.

Locality: Lembeh Strait, Jahar dive site, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island. 26 October, 2005. Muck dive. Photographer: Linda Ianniello

Regards,
Linda I.

lindai1@bellsouth.net

Ianniello, L., 2005 (Nov 26) Euselenops luniceps mating from N. Sulawesi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15361

Dear Linda,
Another intersting find! I don't know if mating has been observed in this species before. It's a pity dives on less than pristine reefs are called 'muck dives'. Like this find, most things found on 'muck dives' are definitely not 'muck'.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Nov 26). Comment on Euselenops luniceps mating from N. Sulawesi by Linda Ianniello. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15361

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