Diaulula sandiegensis |
Photo 3: Diaulula sandiegensis Photo by Dr. Bonnie Becker Underwater photo of dark morph of Diaulula sandiegensis exhibiting typical oval, dorid shape. Extended rhinosphores are seen at the upper left of notum. Specimen seen at Argyle Creek, San Juan Island, Washington |
Diaulula sandiegensis •Suborder: Doridacea •Family: Discodorididae Commonly referred to as the Ringed Nudibranch, Spotted Nudibranch, Ringed Doris, Leopard Nudibranch, San Diego Doris Coloration: Usually has a creamy or light brown base color with various sized rings or dots scattered across the dorsum. Size: 7-10 cm. A 15 cm dark morph specimen was found at Argyle Creek. Habitat: Intertidal to subtidal. Diet: Intertidal to subtidal sponges. Range: Alaska to Mexico Specimen seen at several locations: 1. Point Defiance, Tacoma, Washington 2. Argyle Creek, San Juan Island, Washington 3. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington (Behrens 1991, Sept 1999) |