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Sebadoris fragilis
(Alder & Hancock, 1864)
 
Sebadoris fragilis
Maximum size:  about 30 mm.

Identification:  This is a flattened, evenly papillate, light brown species decorated with dark brown patches that override the papillae. The rhinophores and branchia are cream flecked with dark brown.

Natural history:  The one known animal was found in rubble at 10-20 m (33-66 ft).

Distribution:  Maro Reef: also known from Madagascar.

Taxonomic notes:  Discodoris fragilis (Alder and Hancock, 1864), described from elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific as Doris fragilis, is this species although the species illustrated in Kay (1979), Kay & Young (1969) and Bertsch & Johnson (1981) as Discodoris fragilis is actually Discodoris lilacina, instead. (Dayrat, 2010) Sebadoris fragilis was first recorded in Hawaii from Maro Reef by the cruise dive team on Sept. 14, 2002.

Photo:  Keoki Stender: about 30 mm: found by cruise dive team; Maro Reef; Sept. 14, 2002.

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