DSC_4751 Brown sea hare (Aplysia keraudreni) pair exposed by low tide amongst sea lettuce, during spawning. The largest common sea hare in New Zealand. Frequently seen during the late summer and autumn, when it comes into the low tide zone to mate and lay eggs. Colour varies from pale brown to chocolate and may have white streaks and mottles. Warrington *
P_4090059 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_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
