Dermatobranchus sp. 4

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This species has been observed on Reunion Island


Order : Nudibranchia
Suborder : Dexiarchia
Superfamily : Arminoidea
Family : Arminidae
Distribution : Reunion
Maximal size : 10 mm
Abundance :


Species characteristics :

Notum whitish with hight longitudinal ridges

Small black dots along the notum margin and the border of oral veil

The rhinophore stalk is translucent and the club is black

 

dermatobranchus sp4
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Photo Philibert Bidgrain
Reunion, Etang Sale on the rocky coast, less 1 m, 29 December 2006, size : 8-10 mm

Remarks :

An undescribed species ?

Other photos of Dermatobranchus sp. 4 :


Philibert Bidgrain

Reunion, Etang Sale on the rocky coast, less 1 m, 29 December 2006, size : 8-10 mm

Small black dots along the notum margin (b) and the border of oral veil (a)


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