Chromodoris africana

Photograph taken by Guido Zsilavecz taken in Sodwana Bay, South Africa

Photo Information

Photographer
Guido Zsilavecz
Location
Sodwana Bay, South Africa
Species name
Chromodoris africana
Verified by
"This name is presently given to populations from southern Africa that have a narrow orange marginal band and very vivid white stripes. However, it appears to intergrade with, and is probably the same as, Chromodoris quadricolor from the northwestern Indian Ocean (far greater external variation is allowed for other members of the black-striped colour group of Chromodoris). More individuals need to be examined to test if the supposed differences in radular teeth between these species are really consistent."
Comment from Richard Willan
This name is presently given to populations from southern Africa that have a narrow orange marginal band and very vivid white stripes. However, it appears to intergrade with, and is probably the same as, Chromodoris quadricolor from the northwestern Indian Ocean (far greater external variation is allowed for other members of the black-striped colour group of Chromodoris). More individuals need to be examined to test if the supposed differences in radular teeth between these species are really consistent.
Camera
Canon PowerShot A75
Taken on
9 September 2005 08:46:45 am
Posted
17 years ago
Updated
6 months ago

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EXIF Information

Camera
Canon PowerShot A75
Date and Time
2005:08:09 08:46:45
Exposure Time
83333/4999979
Exposure Bias
0/1
Focal Length
173/32 mm
Horizontal Resolution
180/1 dpi
Vertical Resolution
180/1 dpi
Aperture
f/8.0
Exposure Mode
Auto exposure
Metering Mode
Pattern
Flash
Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
White Balance
Manual white balance
Color Space
sRGB
Software

Scientific Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderNudibranchia
SuborderDoridina
FamilyChromodorididae
SpeciesChromodoris africana