Plocamopherus imperialis from New Zealand

April 5, 2001
From: Gareth Jones

Hi Bill,
I think this is Plocamopherus imperialis. I photographed it recently while diving on the Waikato wreck south of Tutukaka (northeastern New Zealand). 31m deep and water temp 19C.
Cheers.
Gareth Jones

rees@divenz.co.nz

Jones, G., 2001 (Apr 5) Plocamopherus imperialis from New Zealand. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/4128

Thanks Gareth,
Although not the 'first' record of Plocamopherus imperialis from northern New Zealand it is just as interesting as your Cadlinella find. Willan & Colman note that P. imperialis occurs in northern New Zealand and its good to see photos like yours and Ross Armstrong's to confirm the record.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Apr 5). Comment on Plocamopherus imperialis from New Zealand by Gareth Jones. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/4128

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