Asteronotus mimeticus Gosliner & Valdes, 2002
20mm

Our first specimen of this species was at Sombrero Island on a flat, plating sponge. Although lighter in color, the nudibranch's texture closely matches its sponge prey, Phyllospongia lamellosa.

Several more were seen on similar sponges at Arthur's.

Created 15 June 2015
Updated 19 January 2020

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