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Mexichromis(?) sp. #3
Maximum size: 5 mm.
Identification:
This dorid is translucent-white with three longitudinal white lines
on the notum. A magenta line encircles the body inside the mantle
margin. (Note 1)
Natural history:
Mexichromis(?) sp. #3 is known
from a single animal found outside the reef at Midway between 12 and 25 m (40 and 83
ft).
Distribution:
Midway.
Taxonomic notes:
The genus of this species is uncertain. However, three light dorsal lines are found in several species moved to Mexichromis in Johnson & Gosliner, 2012. It was first recorded in Hawaii from Midway Atoll by PF in 1993.
Photo: PF:
Midway Atoll; 1993.
Observations and comments:
Note
1: The animal had begun to deteriorate before it could be photographed, so its posture isn't accurate.
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