Phyllidiella zeylanica (Kelaart, 1858)

Phyllidiella zeylanica is rare in the Marshalls, which may not be surprising since it is thought to live only in the Indian Ocean. However, these specimens with their tuberculate pink ridges and tubercles sometimes joining to form short ridges of their own fit the description. Specimens have been found at Enewetak and Kwajalein Atolls in ledges or under rocks on lagoon pinnacles. This species appears to be a Mullerian mimic with Phyllidiella pustulosa.

Created 25 December 2006