eolid sp. e332

This unidentified eolid is known from four specimens found at Kwajalein Atoll. Two were found together (lower photo) and the larger of the two was 7mm in length. Three were found on the seaward reef slope under dead coral at a depth of 15 meters.

The most recent specimen was found on a Kwajalein Atoll lagoon pinnacle under a rock at a depth of about 8m on 8 December 2008. This specimen was with a small white egg mass when first seen. The next two photos show this animal.

Created 8 January 2007
Updated 20 December 2008