This species has been observed on Reunion Island
Order : Nudibranchia
Suborder : Dexiarchia
Superfamily : Aeolidioidea
Family :
Aeolidiidae
Distribution : Probably Indo West Pacifique
Maximal size : 30 mm
Abundance : Seldom if ever on the sand substrate
Species characteristics : It is characterised by the two longitudinal brown lines on the cerata
Rhinophores, simples, forming a "V," grayish to yellow, sometimes with the top darker
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Photo Sully Bachel
Reunion, La Possession, 8 m, 14 December 2009, size : 30 mm |
See more about : Sightening and mating periods
Remarks :
Identification confirmed by Bill Rudman
Synonymous (according worms) :
- No other name
Bibliographic data :
In some specimen the oral tentacle are tipped with yellow
In juveniles only the largest cerata have the brown lines, the smaller cerata being a uniform translucent brown colour.
Animals up to 10mm are not uncommon in grab samples from sandy bays, but it is seldom seen alive.
The egg is deposited directly on the sandy bottom. It is pale yellow, the
ribbon
is very thin, two to three eggs on the width
References :
Bill Rudman Seaslug site : Sea Slug Forum : Cerberilla incola
Nudipixel Cerberilla incola
Publications :
Burn, R.F. (1974). Notes on some benthonic opisthobranchs from Port Philip Bay, Victoria. Journ. Malac. Soc. Australasia, 3(1) : 43-57
Other photos of Cerberilla incola :
Sully Bachel Reunion, La Possession, 8 m, 14 December 2009, size : 30 mm
It is characterised by the two longitudinal brown lines (a) on the cerata |
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