Hypselodoris obscura (W.Stimpson, 1855) is a animal in the Chromodorididae family, order Nudibranchia, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Hypselodoris obscura (W.Stimpson, 1855)

Hypselodoris obscura (W.Stimpson, 1855)

Hypselodoris obscura is a warm temperate Australian nudibranch with distinct mottled patterning and bright red gills and rhinophores.

Genus
Hypselodoris
Order
Nudibranchia
Class
Gastropoda

About Hypselodoris obscura (W.Stimpson, 1855)

Hypselodoris obscura has a mottled appearance, created by a grey or grey-blue base color covered with yellow and black spots that vary greatly in size from individual to individual. A paler stripe runs along its midline. The edge of its mantle is pale blue, marked with alternating yellow sections. Its gills and rhinophores are bright red. This nudibranch species was first described from specimens collected at Port Jackson, Australia. It is a warm temperate species that is only found in southeastern Australia. It is related to Hypselodoris infucata, a widespread tropical species, and Hypselodoris saintvincentius, a similar species native to Australia.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Nudibranchia Chromodorididae Hypselodoris

More from Chromodorididae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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