New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5501 Variable nudibranch (Aphelodoris lactuosa) found in low tide zone down to 40m. It is common, but difficult to spot amongst hydroids, sponges and ascidians in semi-sheltered to exposed conditions. Occurs throughout the North, South and Stewart Islands and on the Three Kings Islands and the Chathams. Northern animals are commonly cream, with dark chocolate bands and blotches, while southern animals are often white with a faint yellow margin. Goat Island, Leigh *

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DSC_5501 Variable nudibranch (Aphelodoris lactuosa) found in low tide zone down to 40m. It is common, but difficult to spot amongst hydroids, sponges and ascidians in semi-sheltered to exposed conditions. Occurs throughout the North, South and Stewart Islands and on the Three Kings Islands and the Chathams. Northern animals are commonly cream, with dark chocolate bands and blotches, while southern animals are often white with a faint yellow margin. Goat Island, Leigh *

DSC 5501 Variable nudibranch Aphelodoris lactuosa common Northern form cream chocolate brown blotched Goat Island Leigh