Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   side   underside   two red spots   swimming   mating   egg mass _______________   GALLERY	Siphopteron sp. #1   Maximum size:  5 mm. Identification:  This is a bright yellow species that lacks the white margins on the parapodia found in Siphopteron quadrispinosum. Although it may have a small amount of red pigment on the siphon and/or flagellum, it's confined to their tips. The flagellum is also consistently shorter than in S. quadrispinosum. Natural history:  Siphopteron sp. #1 is a moderately common diurnal species found in moderately exposed to highly exposed rocky habitats at depths of 1-4.5 m (3-15 ft). It swims readily when disturbed and lays a flattened, pale yellow egg mass that hatches in about four days in the laboratory. Distribution:  Maui, Oahu and Kauai. Taxonomic notes:  It was first recorded in Hawaii from Three Tables, Pupukea, Oahu by Scott Johnson on June 10, 1978. Photo:  CP: 4.5 mm: Black Rock, Maui; April 29, 2006. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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