We saw several of these small eolids in the Tulamben area. It is figured in Gosliner et al (2018) as Phyllodesmium sp. 7. Several of our specimens were on and apparently eating hydroids. Since as far as I am aware, all species of Phyllodesmium eat soft corals, I suspect these animals may need to be moved to another genus. Our photos seem to show rounded anterior foot corners, so I am guessing it may be a species of Tenellia, although the rhinophores, which are lightly lamellate along the posterior side, may suggest otherwise.
Created 25 January 2016
Updated 28 April 2020