SOLITARY ISLANDS
UNDERWATER
RESEARCH GROUP, INC.

Species Index

Pellasimnia improcera
(Azuma and Cate, 1971)

Distribution: Uncommon in the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Recorded from the Indo-west Pacific region, including Indonesia, the Phillipines and Japan. In Australia recorded from NW Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Ecological Notes: Found predominantly on Mopsella spp. gorgonian sea fans, on inshore and offshore reef.

Additional Notes: Grows to about 30mm.

References: Atlas of Living Australia website at https://bie.ala.org.au/search?q=Pellasimnia+improcera Accessed 18/08/2023.