43. Lobiger souverbii Fischer, 1857

(Figure 3 D)

Material examined. FCM, 2 spcs, H = 20 mm, JOC. MR, 1 spc., H = 25 mm, JOC. BGM, 1 spc., H = 22 mm, MCC. IA, 1 spc., PNC.

Ecology. In sheltered areas on fronds of Caulerpa racemosa . This species releases a white fluid when disturbed.

Distribution. ABC Islands, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela (Valdés et al. 2006. Los Roques: Gavagnin et al. 2000).

Remarks. This species is cryptic with the algae Caulerpa racemosa .