The Marshall Islands specimens fairly well match what Gosliner et al (2008) call Phyllidiella lizae, although it seems rather different from the original description of that species in Brunckhorst's (1993). We felt best to leave it as an unknown until the species is better defined. It is rare in the Marshalls. Specimens have been found at Enewetak and Kwajalein Atolls in ledges or under rocks on lagoon pinnacles. This species appears to be a Mullerian mimic with Phyllidiella pustulosa.
Created 25 December 2006
Updated 13 January 2022