Polybranchia orientalis (Kelaart, 1858)

Polybranchia orientalis has been found in the Marshalls at Kwajalein and Enewetak Atolls. Color varies from the green figured in the specimens below to a light brown. It lives under rocks on lagoon and seaward reefs at depths of 1 to at least 20 meters. Two measured specimens were 28 and 43mm in length.

Below are a couple of specimens showing more brown color.

Created 2 February 2007
Updated 2 August 2008