Hypselodoris lacuna

About this species

Current scientific name: Hypselodoris lacuna
Order: Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
Type: cryptobranchia
Genus: Hypselodoris
Species: lacuna
Average size: 12 mm
Colours: white, orange, purple, red
Pattern: spots
Body shape: Oval
Rhinophores: Horizontal
Gills: External gill plume

Geographic Distribution

Indian and western Pacific oceans.

Identification

The unusual markings on this nudi are due to opaque blotches/circles many of which have purple spots. Lamellate rhinophores white at the bottom and orange at the tip. Gills also have touch of orange. Both are fully retractable.

General Notes

Named in 2018.

Our Sightings

Lembeh — 13 September 2025

Location seen: Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen: 2025-09-13

Lembeh — 10 September 2025

Location seen: Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen: 2025-09-10