Chromodoris sp e373

This undescribed nudibranch is probably a species of Chromodoris or Hypselodoris. The internal anatomy will need to be checked to properly place it. So far, about six specimens have been found, most of them at night on the leeward seaward reef of Kwajalein Atoll. One was found by day under a rock on a lagoon pinnacle. The largest individual measured about 35mm stretched out.

Below is a what would appear to be a juvenile.

Here is an even smaller specimen embedded within a colony of prey sponge.

Created 16 December 2005
Updated 26 November 2007