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Hypselodoris roo

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About this species

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

Geographic Distribution

Western Pacific.

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.

Our Sighting

Lembeh — 8 September 2025

Location seen
Lembeh, Indonesia
Date seen
2025-09-08