Hypselodoris bennetti Angas 1864

Bennett's hypselodoris

Hypselodoris bennetti,Bennett's hypselodoris

Hypselodoris bennetti has a light blue body with red spots which may be random or along the centre line. Hypselodoris bennetti also has a yellow margin, red streaks on pinkish rhinophores and gills, . The couple here is mating. The reproductive glands form a 'bubble' between the two individuals. Eggs are large and bright yellow,

Distribution Southern NSW to Cape Moreton,Qld
Depth 0 - 34m on exposed reef
Max size 5cms, typically < 2cms
Family Chromodorididae