Hypselodoris maritima from Hong Kong

January 25, 2002
From: Bill Rudman & Brian Darvell


Here is some information and photos on Hypselodoris maritima from Brian Darvell's Hong Kong collections.

This is another chromodorid with longitudinal black lines. It differs from C. lineolata and C. striatella in having a broad purple or blue band near the border of the mantle and a second bright yellow band inside, but not touching, the purple. The pale orange rhinophores and lined gills are also characteristic. Grows to at least 20 mm.

PHOTO:
AM C140163, 2 specimens, 3 July 1983, Site 8.84, Tai Long Wan, centre reef, 7 m. Depth range: 1-18 m, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Collection Records:
AM C135248, 11 July 1982, Site 8.31, Kong Tau Pai (N of Wang Chau), 14 m. AM C140163, 2 specimens, 3 July 1983, Site 8.84, Tai Long Wan, centre reef, 7 m. Depth range: 1-18 m.

Reference:
• Rudman, W.B. & Darvell, B.W. (1990) Opisthobranch molluscs of Hong Kong. Part 1. Goniodorididae, Onchidorididae, Triophidae, Gymnodorididae, Chromodorididae, (Nudibranchia). Asian Marine Biology, 7: 31-79

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman & Brian Darvell

Rudman, W.B. & Darvell, B.W., 2002 (Jan 25) Hypselodoris maritima from Hong Kong. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/6066

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Hypselodoris maritima

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