Dendrodoris cf rubra (Kelaart, 1858)

The real Dendrodoris rubra is thought to be a synomym of D. fumata, and our animals do not too closely resemble the original description anyway. However, while there are some similarities between this animal and the Marshall Islands D. fumata, I think they are different species. Although known from only two Marshall Islands specimens from Kwajalein, the same species, or at least an identical color form, is also occasionally found in Hawaii.

Created 25 December 2006