Hexabranchus sanguineus, spanish dancer eggs

Hexabranchus sanguineus Ruppell & Leuckart 1828

spanish dancer eggs

nudibranch eggs

These bright pink rosettes are quite conspicuous, they can be seen on the tops of rocks.

They are the eggs of Hexabranchus sanguineus, a large nudibranch known as the spanish dancer.

Other nudibranchs lay their eggs in ribbons and spirals.

more about Spanish Dancers

 

Distribution =  
Max size =  egg mass about 6cm across
Family =   Hexabranchidae