Photo of Plocamopherus maculapodium taken by Kati Eschweiler at Romblon, Philippines
Scientific Classification:
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderNudibranchia
SuborderDoridina
FamilyPolyceridae
SpeciesPlocamopherus maculapodium

Information

Dr. Richard Willan: This species is named for the row of large dark spots on the side of the body next to the foot, however as this photo shows, not all individuals possess these spots.

Locality

Philippines
Dauin
Aug
Anilao
Apr, Oct
Romblon
Oct
 
Indonesia
Bali
Jan, Feb, Jul
Alor
Oct
Komodo
Aug
 
Kenya
Malindi
Aug, Sep
 
Guam
Piti Channel
Apr, Jun
 
Thailand
Similan Islands
Jan

Sample Photos of Plocamopherus maculapodium

Photo by Kati Eschweiler in Romblon, Philippines
Photo by Stewart Clarke in Bali, Indonesia
Photo by Chris Cunnold in Bali, Indonesia
Photo by Eric Fly in Piti Channel, Guam