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Clumpy Nudibranch

Asteronotus cespitosus

Photo by SargonR
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Description:

A large clumpy nudibranch crawling across the reef. I still think the thing on his rear looks like a palm tree!

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Clumpy Nudibranch, Asteronotus cespitosus

Species ID Suggestions

Asteronotus cespitosus

Asteronotus cespitosus

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The MnMs
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Comments (3)
SargonR
It is funny, there is a sign at Hanauma Bay, where this was spotted, that clearly shows this Clumpy Nudibranch labeled as 'Spanish Dancer". But the fish book I own definitely has it as Clumpy Nudibranch.
The MnMs
Drew: I think I have found a correct ID for your nudi: Asteronotus cespitosus. check my ID suggestion above.
The MnMs
Hi Drew: This is indeed a nudibranch but I have my doubts that this is a spanish dancer. Spanish dancers are red and not warty. Such as this: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6267458 I will check if I can find an ID for this nudi you are showing us. In the meantime I welcome you to add your spottings fo nudibranchs and opistobranchs to this mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7791306

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Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of the World
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Underwater Hawai'i
Achilles Tang
O'ahu, Hawai'i
Mission
Nudibranchs of Hawaii
Mission
Hanauma Bay Marine Life

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PublishedDecember 31, 2013

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