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Chromodoris neona
Photo courtesy of Jeff HamannPhoto taken at Sewage Beach, Florida
Chromodoris neona
(Er. Marcus, 1955)
The Caribbean is home to over 300 species of gorgeous sea slugs. A collection of photos of these beautiful animals, including this species, has been recently compiled. Caribbean Sea Slugs authored by the team of Angel Valdes, Jeff Hamann, Anne DuPont and yours truly, includes multiple photos of each species showing aspects of their external anatomy and coloration, but also behaviors such as swimming, laying eggs and feeding.
Chromodoris neona is aptly named. Its neon-like coloration suggests a glistening marquee in Las Vegas or New York. Its background color is pale bluish gray with a pattern of reticulate yellow-gold lines, edged with red. Juveniles have fewer lines. The gills and rhinophores are white tipped with blue.
This species has been confused with Chromodoris clenchi and C. binza . You’ll have to check out this new book to see how they differ.
Like other chromodorids, it is sponge eater. This species egg ribbon is wide and white in color. Its geographic range is from Florida to Panama and Brazil.
Gig Harbor, Washington
Sept., 2006
Caribbean Sea Slugs by Angel Valdes, Jeff Hamann, David Behrens & Anne DuPont
First and only guide to the nudibranchs and sea slugs of the Caribbean and Southeast U.S. 310 species are illustrated with multiple color photos. Close-ups of gills, rhinophores and eggs are included for many species. Introduction explains where and how to find these beautiful creatures.
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Contact Dave at dave@seachallengers.com
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March 2005
Ali Hermosillo and Dave Behrens
Author:
Pacific Coast Nudibranchs and Nudibranch Behavior
Send Dave mail at dave@seachallengers.com
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