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Michael's Chromodoris

Chromodoris michaeli

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Field Notes

Description:

Very similar in appearance to Chromodoris dianae.

Habitat:

Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs, in sand and rubble areas. Widespread in the West Pacific.

Notes:

Spotted this beauty at a depth of 21m. It measured about 2cm (a bit longer when it was stretched out).

Reference Links:

Chromodoris michaeli, Chromodoris michaeli, Chromodoris michaeli Gosliner & Behrens, 1998 - Chromodorididae » Nudi Pi…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Blogie
I mistakenly labeled this nudibranch as Chromodoris dianae. The ID has been corrected now.

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PublishedFebruary 12, 2012

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