Phyllidiopsis cardinalis from Indian Ocean

October 28, 2002
From: Marina Poddubetskaia


Dear Bill,
Here are some photos of Phyllidiopsis cardinalis. I found several specimens in Reunion and only one in Mauritius. All these guys were found under dead corals. All specimens I saw had green rhinophores. I think it must be one of characteristics of this species.

Upper: animal photographed on the dead coral where it was found
Date: October 09, 2002
Location: St-Leu, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean
Site: Banc de sable
Depth: 13m
Size: 15-20mm

Lower: October 18, 2002
Location: Pereybere, Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Site: Jardin de Corail
Depth: 18m
Size: 30-35mm
Photos: Marina Poddubetskaia - Nembro website

Best wishes,
Marina.

nembro@nembro.info

Poddubetskaia, M., 2002 (Oct 28) Phyllidiopsis cardinalis from Indian Ocean. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8293

Dear Marina,
Thanks for these photos. I have put your photo of the foot and underside of the animal, showing the characteristic yellow colour here. It also shows the gills, on the animal's left side, below the mantle skirt.

St-Leu, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean. Site: Banc de sable, Depth: 13m, October 09, 2002. Size: 15-20mm.

Also of interest is the upper photo which shows the animal on a sponge rather than a dead coral. It may prove to be a useful feeding record.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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