Nudibranch Central: Species List: 04-01-2025, Rotunda and back, Mooloolah River, La Balsa Park, Buddina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Species List: 04-01-2025, Rotunda and back, Mooloolah River, La Balsa Park, Buddina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

17 species sighted at Rotunda and back, Mooloolah River, La Balsa Park, Buddina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. 04-01-2025.

A single shore entry night dive with Gary, Cordula and Christian of 300 minutes, 1.3 m, maximum depth 4.8 m, 27 C water temperature, up to 2 m viz.

Another night dive before the Teams departure. Low vis and the possibility of 300 minutes was the challenge. Right after descending to the bottom, there before me was the target species Hydatina physis. a couple of Goniobranchus verrieri were nice to see again. the newly named Tenellia nakapila was found tonight. two Philinopsis pilsbryi were also recorded. Quite a few Goniobranchus geometricus were seen as well.

After the smoke cleared Cordula got her 300 minute dive while Christian got a 292. Nice work controlling your breathing!

Species and numbers recorded:

Eubranchus sp. 10 -3

Flabellina lotos - 15

Flabellina pseudolotos -1

Goniobranchus daphne -17

Goniobranchus geometricus -11

Goniobranchus setoensis -1

Goniobranchus verrieri -2

Gymnodoris sp. 10 -8

Hydatina physis -1

Hypselodoris obscura -8