Mexichromis mariei explained

Mexichromis mariei is a species of colourful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae.[1] [2]

Distribution

Originally described from New Caledonia this species is widespread in the central Indo-Pacific Ocean.[3] Animals from Japan may represent related species.

Description

Mexichromis mariei has a white to pale pink mantle with scattered rounded pink-purple tubercles. The original description describes red spots around the edge of the mantle but there is usually a yellow band which may be slightly broken into patches. The gills are pale pink with a purple line on the exterior rachis. The rhinophores grade from pale pink to purple at the tips.[3]

Notes and References

  1. MolluscaBase (2018). Mexichromis mariei (Crosse, 1872). Accessed on 2019-01-22.
  2. Rudman W.B. (1983) The Chromodorididae (Opisthobranchia: Mollusca) of the Indo-West Pacific: Chromodoris splendida, C. aspersa and Hypselodoris placida colour groups. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 78: 105-173. page(s): 151
  3. Rudman, W.B., 1999 (January 16) Mexichromis mariei (Crosse, 1872). [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.