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Additional Photos
side
underside
rhinophores
pale
young, 4.9 mm
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Babakina indopacifica Gosliner, et. al., 2007
Maximum Size: 14 mm (about 20 mm, estimated).
Identification:
This
distinctive
aeolid has a rose-colored body with a yellow head and
bright red-orange rhinophores that are fused at the base.
Natural History:
Babakina indopacifica
is a moderately common species that is nocturnally active but often remains in the open by day. It's been found in
protected to exposed
rocky habitats from 1-17 m (3-55 ft).
Distribution:
Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
This
species
was recently split from Babakina
festiva. (Gosliner, et. al., 2007) It was first
recorded in Hawaii at Makua, Oahu by Scott Johnson on May 29,
1985. It was named for its Indo-Pacific distribution.
Photo:
PF: 14 mm: off Makena, Maui; Aug. 31, 1992.
Observations and comments:
Note
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