Tryon's Nudibranch, Hypselodoris tryoni

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Updated 4/27/2013

Family Chromodorididae

TROPICAL PACIFIC

Hypselodoris tryoni

Raja Ampat, Indonesia, 4 feet

TRYON'S NUDIBRANCH

Pairs inhabit shallow reefs. Thick body distinguishes it from flattened look-alikes including Goniobranchus kuniei. Attains 3 inches. Indonesia east to Japan & the Society Islands, excluding Hawaii. Formerly known as Risbecia tryoni.