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Discodoris cebuensis

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About this species

Current scientific name
Discodoris cebuensis
Order
Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
Type
cryptobranchia
Genus
Discodoris
Species
cebuensis
Average size
40 mm
Pattern
tubercles, blotches
Body shape
Oval
Rhinophores
Horizontal
Gills
External gill plume
Similar species
Sclerodoris tuberculata, Platydoris sanguinea, Atagema intecta

Geographic Distribution

Widespread in Indo-Pacific.

Identification

Flat almost round body. Orange or brown with white or cream blotches. Some show some purple as well. Retractable gills. Lamellate rhinophores.

Our Sighting

Lembeh — 14 September 2025

Location seen
Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen
2025-09-14
Depth
15