Gymnodoris aurita
(Gould, 1852)
Photographed by: Erwin Kodiat
Some dive operators named it Strawberry nudibranch
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Opisthobranchia |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Suborder: | Doridina |
| Family: | Gymnodorididae |
| Species: | Gymnodoris aurita |
Comment from Richard Willan on photo #34
Like most gymnodorids, this one is a predator on other nudibranchs, including members of its own species.Gymnodoris aurita is described as large, reddish species with prominent tubercles and a yellowish border to the foot. It is known from the Philippines and Indonesia.
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