Chromodoris lochi
Loch's chromodoris
Solomon Islands · Pacific Ocen - Solomon Sea
- Size
- 30 mm
- Depth
- 5–10 m
- Native range
- Tropical western Pacific, from Singapore and the Philippines to Fiji, Tonga and the Society Islands.
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Description
A widespread western Pacific Chromodoris described from Beqa Lagoon, Fiji, and named after Ian Loch of the Australian Museum. Gill and rhinophore colour varies somewhat between regions.
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Identification
White to pale bluish-white mantle with thin black lines: one encircling the front of the mantle and running back along each side behind the gill, plus a median line from between the rhinophores to the gill pocket; up to three thin black lines on each side of the body. Gills and rhinophores pale translucent yellow to pale orange.
Similar species
Chromodoris willani has translucent brownish gills with white patches; C. boucheti has a more elongate-oval mantle.
Habitat & diet
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs, about 5–10 m.
Food
Sponges, like other Chromodoris.
