Hypselodoris capensis

(Barnard, 1927)

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Hypselodoris capensis from Cape Town, South Africa
Identification verified by Richard Willan
 

Identification is verified by Richard Willan, Nudi Pixel expert

Comment from Richard Willan: This species of nudibranch is endemic to temperate South African waters. The size and number of longitudinal white lines and also the red spots on the mantle varies between individuals.
 

Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Photographer:Guido Zsilavecz
Taken on:January 19, 2008
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Posted:7 months ago
Updated:7 months ago

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Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Mollusca
Class:Gastropoda
Subclass:Opisthobranchia
Order:Nudibranchia
Suborder:Doridina
Family:Chromodorididae
Species:Hypselodoris capensis