Hypselodoris roo © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com
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Current scientific name Hypselodoris roo
Order Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
Type cryptobranchia
Genus Hypselodoris
Species roo
Average size 42 mm
Colours blue, yellow, red
Pattern spots
Body shape Oval
Rhinophores Horizontal
Gills External gill plume
Similar species Hypselodoris infucata, Hypselodoris confetti Identification Hypselodoris with high body profile and elovated gills. Gills and rhinophores are red/orange and fully retractable. Body colour blue with white patches. Spots of yellow and black.
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Location seen Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen 2025-09-08 © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com © Di Syrett / MacroDivers.com