Elysiella pusilla Bergh, 1872

Elysiella pusilla is nearly always found associated with Halimeda algae. It can be common, but it blends in well on its algae host and can be very hard to see. We have found specimens at Kwajalein and Enewetak Atolls on lagoon reefs from 5 all the way down to 65 meters depth.

Despite the odd coloration, we think this is the same species.

Created 2 February 2007
Updated 27 June 2008