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Additional Photos
multiple spots
young, 3.5 mm
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Dendrodoris denisoni (Angas, 1864)
Maximum size: about 38 mm.
Identification:
The notum of this species is covered with fleshy tubercles of varying
sizes except in 3-4 paired areas on either side of the mid-line where
it is smooth. The body is translucent brown with a variable
amount of white spotting. Within each of the smooth areas is one large
(and, sometimes, several small) iridescent
blue spots. The rhinophores are gold to brown with white tips and brown
stalks while the gills are translucent cream with dark brown edges. The
tubercles become more elaborate in larger animals.
Natural history:
Dendrodoris denisoni
is a moderately rare species that has been found in protected to
highly exposed rocky habitats from 1-110 m (3-361 ft). It lays a
pale
brown
egg mass.
Distribution:
Maui, Oahu and Midway: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first recorded in Hawaii off Hale'iwa, Oahu by Terry Gosliner in
Nov.,
1972 (dredged).
Photo: PF: 30
mm: Midway Atoll: June 7, 1993.
Observations and comments:
Note
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