Hoplodoris grandiflora (Pease, 1860)

This species is rare in the Marshalls, known only from one specimen at Rongelap Atoll and about six at Kwajalein. All were found under dead coral on lagoon or seaward reefs at depths of 6 to 10 meters. Specimen ranged from 20 to 28mm.

The animal below seemed a bit different in color from the others and could be a color form of Hoplodoris bifurcata.

Created 15 December 2006
Updated 25 June 2008