Lobiger viridis Pease, 1863

Lobiger viridis has been found in clumps of a couple of different kinds of Caulerpa algae, C. urvilleana and C. racemosa, on lagoon reefs at Kwajalein and Enewetak Atolls, usually at depths of about 7-20m. It is a difficult animal to spot in its normal habitat.

The closeup below shows the rolled tube rhinophores.

The animals are often found stretched along the Caulerpa runners with their appendages flattened into a line, making specimens quite difficult to spot.

Created 7 February 2007
Updated 25 May 2007