Carminodoris sp1
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This species has been observed on Reunion Island


Order : Nudibranchia
Suborder : Euctenidiacea
Superfamily : Doridoidea
Family : Discodorididae
Distribution : Reunion Island
Maximal size : 50 mm
Abundance :

Species characteristics :

The notum is covered with large, rounded tubercles that decrease in size towards the mantle edge.

The ground color of the notum is dark brown in the central area becoming light brown on the marginal area.

The tubercles are dark brown surrounded by a lighter ring

The rhinophores and gills are dark brown with some white markings on the eend of the gills

carminodoris sp1
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Photo Philippe Bourjon
Reunion
, Ermitage lagoon, less 1 m, 13 June 2015, size : 40-50 mm

 

See more about : Sightening and mating periods

Remarks :

Identification confirmed by Nathalie Yonow

Bibliographic data :

The underside of the foot and mantle is light tan are speckled with white dots.
    The foot is notched at the anterior end.

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Other photos of Carminodoris sp1 :


Philippe Bourjon

Reunion, Ermitage lagoon, less 1 m, 13 June 2015, size : 40-50 mm

Underside detail :

The underside of the foot and mantle is light tan
are speckled with white dots.

The tubercles are dark brown (a) surrounded by a lighter ring (b)

Tubercules details :

 

Gills details :

The gills are dark brown with some white markings on the end of the gills

Rhinophores details
The rhinophores are dark brown like the notum and tubercle:


Elisabeth Morcel


Reunion
, Saint Gilles lagoon, less 1 m, 27 Decembre 2014, size : 40-50 mm

Specimen with an abnormal white decoloration ???


Kate Ferrer


Reunion
, Saint Pierre lagoon, less 1 m, 26 June 2012, size : 30 mm

 


Philippe Bourjon

Reunion, Ermitage lagoon, less 1 m, 13 june 2015, size : 40-50 mm

Specimen with an abnormal white decoloration ???

The foot is notched at the anterior end (a) .


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