Elysia ornata (Swainson, 1840)

Elysia ornata is either quite variable or there are a number of similar species. In the Marshalls, there are several that could be this species, or they could all be variations. The animal below fits the description of E. ornata pretty well, except it mostly lacks the white spots on its body. This variety of Elysia ornata has been found in the Marshalls at Kwajalein and Enewetak Atolls.

Created 2 February 2007
Updated 14 September 2008