This species is endemic to the New South Wales
(Austalia) coast and is similiar to Goniobranchus loringi.
Orginially described by Thompson as C. loringi,
closer observation of the colouration and teeth shows the Angas description
of C.loringi to be accurate. The species was named by Bill Rudman in honour
of Dr T.E. Thompson who has done some much to stimulate and further taxanomic
interest in Opisthobranchs.
Photographic equipment: Nikonos lV-A,
35mm lens with 2:1 extension tubes and Aqua-Sea Strobe. Kodak Kodochrome
64 film. Image digitially enhanced.
References:
Rudman, W, B., 1983. The Chromodorididae
(Nudibranchia: Mollusca) of the Indo-West Pacific: Goniobranchus splendida,
C. aspersa and Hyselodoris placida colour groups. Zoological Journal
of the Linnean Socety Vol.78 No,2 pp105-173 June 1983.
Rudman, W.B. pers comm.
