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Unknown tiny (maximum 1 cm in length) nudibranch found in a mangrove environment in the wakatobi marine national park. They resemble anenomes. I'm pretty sure that the green specs in the tentacles/appendages are endosymbiotic algae (zooxanthellae). Aside from that the appendages are translucent with white tips. You can see their spiral shaped egg-cases in thesecond and third picture.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2010
Submitted on May 8, 2011
5 Comments
Awesome, thanks Blogie! :)
Hi Elsa. I've never seen this type of slug before. I'll try to see if I can help you ID it.
Thanks - already had a go there but will scan though again. It's a tough one. I'd never seen this species before and spotted them in a mangrove so I've got a feeling its going to take some serious researching..
http://www.nudipixel.net/ might help you. I've never seen this type.
Here's a challenge for you nudibranch lovers/experts out there. I can't for the life of me seem to identify these tiny little nudies that I found on a free-living coral in the mangroves.