White Eubranchus farrani? from western Scotland

October 8, 2007
From: Jim Anderson

I was diving in the north west last weekend and was on the lookout for Eubranchus farrani following the recent discussions. I have seen them in this area at this time of the year in the past. Several 'yellow' and what I see as 'typical' mottled yellow , buff and white were seen but it took me to my last dive to find a 'white' version. Given the size of these animals in situ and my eyesight I could well be wrong with this one and hope that the forum can help with confirmation.

Locality: Bogha Ruadh , 8 m , Island of Muck, Scotland, NE Atlantic, 30 September, 2007, kelp blade on rocky reef. Length: 8 mm. Photographer: Jim Anderson.

Jim Anderson

jander4454@gmail.com

Anderson, J, 2007 (Oct 8) White Eubranchus farrani? from western Scotland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20883

Dear Jim,
Thanks for the photo. I think the very similar E. linenesis is characterised by the reddish spots on its back but it will be intersting to hear the views of Atlantic experts.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2007 (Oct 8). Comment on White Eubranchus farrani? from western Scotland by Jim Anderson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20883

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