Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Hypselodoris Ghardaqana
Invertebrate · Molluscs · Nudibranch

Hypselodoris Ghardaqana

Hypselodoris ghardaqana (Gohar & Aboul-Ela, 1957)
syn. Chromodoris ghardagana, Chromodoris ghardaqana, Risbecia ghardaqana
50 mm
696

Hypselodoris ghardaqana is a distinct species of sea slug, classified as a dorid nudibranch within the marine gastropod mollusk family Chromodorididae.

Originally described from specimens found in the 🌊 Red Sea, this species has also been documented in the 🌊 Indian Ocean.

Notably, Hypselodoris ghardaqana bears a close resemblance in coloration to Hypselodoris pulchella, although it features fewer spots on its mantle. This similarity is believed to be a case of mimicry, as the two species are not closely related.

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Last Update: June 28, 2026