We have seen only three specimens of Aplysia dactylomela in the Marshalls, one each at Enewetak, Utirik and Kwajalein Atolls. The live on shallow lagoon reefs, under rocks or in patches of Halimeda algae. When disturbed, this species can swim by flapping its large parapodia.A. dactylomela is common in Hawaii.
The inner surfaces of the parapodia have white spots on a darker background.
Created 27 January 2007