P_4090031 Spotted, or Black-ringed sea hare (Aplysia argus) a common large sea hare in northern New Zealand, the short tail bears a prominent black spot. It also occurs in tropical and sub tropical seas through the Indo Pacific, and is considered genetically distinct from Aplysia dactylomela, which is confined to the Atlantic. Echinoderm Reef, Leigh Marine Reserve
P_ 1010184 Spotted, or Black-ringed sea hare (Aplysia argus) deimatic, or 'startle' display, viewed from above and slightly behind. A common large sea hare in northern New Zealand, the short tail bears a prominent black spot. It also occurs in tropical and sub tropical seas through the Indo Pacific, and is considered genetically distinct from Aplysia dactylomela, which is confined to the Atlantic. Echinoderm Reef, Leigh Marine Reserve *
P_4090051 Spotted, or Black-ringed sea hare (Aplysia argus) detail of the short tail bearing a characteristic black spot. A common large sea hare in northern New Zealand. It also occurs in tropical and sub tropical seas through the Indo Pacific, and is considered genetically distinct from Aplysia dactylomela, which is confined to the Atlantic. Echinoderm Reef, Leigh Marine Reserve
