Dendrodoris elongata Baba, 1936

Dendrodoris elongata is aptly named, being a very long and slender nudibranch. It is not clear if all the animals shown on this page are in fact all the same species; all match some but not all aspects of the original description. All forms pictured below have been found at Kwajalein and Enewetak Atolls, and at least one has also been observed at Bikini Atoll. They are typically found by day under rocks, often under rocks that are partly buried in the sand, from the intertidal down to at least 15 meters. They move quickly away when exposed to light. Measured specimens have ranged in length up to 75mm.

Created 26 December 2006
Updated 30 October 2008